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  • He led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II.
  • was stricken with polio in 1921
  • He became the 32nd U.S. president in 1933, and was the only president to be elected four times. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, and greatly expanded the powers of the federal government through a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal.
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Society's Attitude Toward People with Disabilities » Paul Burtner » College o... - 0 views

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  • Prior to the twentieth century, social attitudes reflected the view that persons with disabilities were unhealthy, defective and deviant. For centuries, society as a whole treated these people as objects of fear and pity. The prevailing attitude was that such individuals were incapable of participating in or contributing to society and that they must rely on welfare or charitable organizations.
  • A Presidential Panel established by President John F. Kennedy, affirmed that mental retardation is not a hopeless condition; it is subject to prevention and amelioration.
  • The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964; tenets of which were subsequently applied to many disadvantaged groups, including people with developmental disabilities.  The civil rights movement spread and consumers began to organize
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  • The terminology used to describe people with disabilities has been changing along with changes in society’s attitudes.  Very old terms include; idiot, imbecile and moron.  These terms were replaced with “mentally retarded” and “disabled”.  In recent years, it has become important to emphasize the individual, not the person’s disability; e.g., “individuals with mental retardation” rather than “mentally retarded people.”  People with disabilities want to be recognized for their abilities, not their disabilities.  Some individuals prefer the term “differently abled” rather than disabled.
  • The numbers are dramatic, approximately 52 million Americans have some type of disabling condition such as cerebral palsy, mental retardation, depression, spinal cord injury, visual impairment, arthritis, and muscular dystrophy; to name a few.
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Helen Keller - Biography - Educator, Journalist - Biography.com - 0 views

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  • In 1882, however, Keller contracted an illness—called "brain fever" by the family doctor—that produced a high body temperature. The true nature of the illness remains a mystery today, though some experts believe it might have been scarlet fever or meningitis. Within a few days after the fever broke, Keller's mother noticed that her daughter didn't show any reaction when the dinner bell was rung, or when a hand was waved in front of her face. Keller had lost both her sight and hearing. She was just 18 months old. As Keller grew into childhood, she developed a limited method of communication with her companion, Martha Washington, the young daughter of the family cook. The two had created a type of sign language, and by the time Keller was 7, they had invented more than 60 signs to communicate with each other. But Keller had become very wild and unruly during this time. She would kick and scream when angry, and giggle uncontrollably when happy. She tormented Martha and inflicted raging tantrums on her parents. Many family relatives felt she should be institutionalized.
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  • Disparities in education have been ongoing for generations. In a large study of individuals 65 years and older, 20.9 percent without a disability failed to complete high school, compared to 25.1 and 38.6 percent of individuals with a nonsevere or severe disability, respectively, who failed to complete high school (Steinmetz, 2006). Great disparities exist when comparing the attainment of higher degrees. According to the 2006 Census, about 6 percent of persons aged 16-64 with a disability have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher, while 17 percent of individuals in the same age category with no disability have attained the same educational status (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006).
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Disability | Define Disability at Dictionary.com - 0 views

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  • A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement.
  • A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement.
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    "disability"
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Spencer West's Autobiography: Motivational Speaker And Climber On Overcoming Obstacles - 0 views

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    "Spencer West, motivational speaker and partner of Me to We, uses his personal struggles to encourage young people to look beyond their own circumstances and see how they can make a difference to others. In this excerpt from his book, "Standing Tall, My Journey," West offers insight into how he developed his own path when feeling lost in life. I wheeled myself to my computer and began searching websites for information on Joseph Campbell's idea of the hero's journey. One site listed a summary of the steps the hero takes, with the first being the "call to adventure." I realized that was what happened to me with cheerleading, and then again in New York. The call to adventure. "Oh, geez," I gasped aloud, as I read the descriptions of some of the other steps. "I am right in the middle of the hero's journey." I became so engrossed in my reading that I completely missed dinner that night. At about midnight, I shut off the computer, lay down on my bed and contemplated everything. I was at the stages that Campbell calls "refusing the call" and "in the belly of the whale." I knew, for example, that I wanted to do theater of some sort. I wanted to entertain people. But I had let my depression stop me from even going to a play on campus. I had refused the call. I'd let obstacles hold me back. "In the belly of the whale" is the point in the hero's journey when he or she is transiting between worlds and selves. I, of course, was moving from Rock Springs and my comfortable, sheltered life to having to take responsibility for myself and my own happiness. Mom was right, like usual. I needed to stop feeling sorry for myself. I needed to fight for what I wanted. One small problem: everything around me showed me what I didn't want. Before falling asleep, I racked my brain, reliving memories of my past, summing up those moments when I was truly at peace with myself, and asking myself the same question over and over again: "What is it I am mean
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    "Full Biography The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph. After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, he entered a world that might have easily defeated him. Instead, he tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate in a world set against those with disabilities. His many accomplishments, played out on the global stage, led him to discover the techniques business leaders, professionals, educators and young people can use to redefine possible in their own lives and careers. Whether headlining corporate conferences, filling stadiums, or leading volunteer excursions for youth and adults in Kenya, Ghana and India, Spencer's words have encouraged millions to stand up to difficult times, face challenges, embrace change, and learn the tangible skills each one of us can use to redefine what is possible both for organizations and individuals. Spencer's journey was featured in the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. He is also the author of Standing Tall: My Journey, in which he shares his incredible story with the world. As a global speaker, Spencer has captivated hundreds of thousands with his keynote addresses on Redefining Possible. He has appeared countless times in the media (ABC News, 60 Minutes, CTV, BBC, TMZ and CNN) and shared the stage with luminaries such as former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, Dr. Jane Goodall, Rick Hansen, Mia Farrow, Martin Sheen and Nobel Peace Laureate Betty Williams, Martin Luther King III, Ex-President Gorbachev, General Romeo Dallaire, Justin Trudeau, JR Martinez and musicians such as Macklemore, Jason Mraz, Hedley, the Kenyan Boys Choir, Jennifer Hudson and Nelly Furtado. Spencer has received rave reviews from corporate and nonprofit audiences such as BlackBerry, KPMG, Microsoft, Campbell's, Virgin, YPO, WPO, Business Leadership Network, Royal Bank of Canada, Un
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10 Majorly Successful People With Disabilities - 0 views

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    famous people with disabilities that have succeeded
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    use for paper
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