Aging & Disability Work Sheet

Identify
2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.

1. 

2. 

3. 

Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you
use.

· 
What is ageism? How does
ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?

· 
What is the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging
population?

· 
What is being done to address
the issues you identified?

· 
Is the number of aging
population expected to rise in numbers or decrease?

· 
What types of legislation may
or may not be affected by the aging population?

· 
How does poverty affect the
aging population?

Part II

Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words
each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

· 
What does the ADA provide for
people with disabilities?

· 
How have people with
disabilities been treated in the past?

· 
How has the attitude toward
people with disabilities changed over time?

· 
What are some unique
circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities?

· 
What is being done to address
those issues?

· 
What types of legislation have
been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities?