Disability Statistics and Education in the U.S.

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How many people in the US have a disability?

56 million

What determines a disability?

The extent to which a person's physical and mental conditions limit his/her ability to meet the demands of his/her physical and/or social environments.

What are the different federal definitions of a disability? (Select all that apply)

Social Security (correct)

IOM (correct)

IDEA (correct)

ADA

What does IDEA stand for?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal definition of special education?

PL 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act, designed in 1975. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of special education?

Specifically designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. Signup and view all the answers

What must special education include? (Select all that apply)

Instruction in hospitals and institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall goal for children with disabilities in physical education?

Each child with a disability should participate in PE with children without disabilities to the maximum extent possible. Signup and view all the answers

What does Adapted Physical Education focus on?

Developing, implementing, and monitoring PE programs for learners with disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What percent of the entire school population has a disability?

13% Signup and view all the answers

Do more males or females have a disability?

True Signup and view all the answers

The majority of disabled students are educated in regular schools.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was the original legislation that began the history of adaptive PE?

PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Signup and view all the answers

What does NCPERID stand for?

National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Signup and view all the answers

When was NCPERID formed?

1973 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?

To ensure accessibility and expand civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the Surgeon General's recommendations?

Promoting a healthy lifestyle that includes physical activity. Signup and view all the answers

Disabilities are rare and refer only to highly observable physical impairments.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are disability risk factors?

Biological, environmental (social, physical), lifestyle, behavioral. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key Federal Legislation Acts that have enhanced the rights of those with disabilities? (Select all that apply)

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disability Statistics in the U.S.

56 million people in the U.S. have a disability, with most conditions being invisible.
13% of the entire school population has a disability, with a higher prevalence in males, who are twice as likely to have a disability compared to females.

Definitions of Disability

Disability is determined by the limitations a person faces in physical and social environments due to their conditions.
Key definitions include:
- IDEA: Focuses on the adverse impact of medical conditions on educational processes.
- Social Security: Relates to an individual's ability to work.
- IOM: Examines health and social issues, considering biology and environment interaction.

Special Education and Legal Framework

PL 94-142, known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, established the foundation for special education in 1975.
Special education provides specially designed instruction at no cost to parents and includes services across various environments, including classrooms and hospitals.

Physical Education (PE) for Individuals with Disabilities

PL 108-446 defines physical education as the development of motor fitness, fundamental motor skills, aquatic skills, and sports activities.
Essential components of PE for children with disabilities include creating an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), assessing performance, and teaching defined curricula.
To participate in adaptive PE, an individual must have an established disability.

Goals and Advocacy in Adaptive Physical Education

The overall goal is for children with disabilities to participate in PE alongside their non-disabled peers as much as possible.
Adapted Physical Education focuses on providing tailored PE programs to promote lifelong physical activity and wellness.

Key Organizations and Publications

Organizations like NCPERID (National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities), APENS (adaptive physical education national standards), and NCPAD (national center on physical activity and disability) support advocacy and best practices in adapted PE.
Publications such as Adaptive Physical Education Quarterly and Palaestra promote research and practical applications in adapted sports and recreation.

Historical Legislation for Disability Rights

Key federal legislation includes:
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Prohibits exclusion from federally funded programs based on disability.
- Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975: Ensures free appropriate public education, IEP, and least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: Expands civil rights protections in public and private sectors.
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004: Reinforces inclusion and supports evidence-based educational practices.

Current Trends and Public Health

Increased media attention on disability sports, quality PE for all students, and development of special sport programs.
The CDC emphasizes participation in physical activity as a high health priority for the nation.
Research indicates physically inactive individuals with disabilities face double the health risks compared to their non-disabled counterparts.

Understanding Disability and Risk Factors

Disabling processes include risk factors, symptoms, physical impairments, and functional limitations.
Risk factors for disabilities can be biological, environmental, and behavioral.
Adapted physical educators address these factors by utilizing evidence-based practices and assistive technologies.

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Explore the key statistics and legal frameworks surrounding disabilities in the U.S. This quiz delves into definitions, the prevalence of disabilities in schools, and special education laws such as IDEA and PL 94-142. Test your knowledge on how disabilities impact education and society.