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What do you need to be, do, or have to have a good quality of life? What are barriers to your life quality? What supports your life quality? In the lecture, we discussed ableism

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1. What do you need to be, do, or have to have a good quality of life? What are barriers to your life quality? What supports your life quality?
2. In the lecture, we discussed ableism. Give one example of how ableism impacted Joaquin's life or the life of any of the students who shared during the lecture.
3. Explain presuming competence as it relates to Joaquin's story. How does the life quality of people relate to the presumption of competence?
4. One of our students mentioned that "a barrier to life quality is when we assume that we've already done the work." Please elaborate on what the student was referring to. Can you think of other examples where this holds true?

LIFE QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN: A WALK WITH JOAQUIN AGENDA ? Announcements & Class Housekeeping ? Review Disability Legislation and History, Disability Models, & Ableism ? “A Walk with Joaquin” Presentation & Discussion Announcements: ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS ? Grading: Takes time. Please do not email us about when your assignments will be graded. ? Email both instructors in one email for a prompt response. We MUCH prefer emails through SDSU email instead of Canvas. ? Upcoming Due Dates: ? “Crip Camp” Discussion Board Post & 3 Replies Due this Sunday, 9/19 by 11:59 PM PST. ? Both Sections Top Hat Chapter 5 Due Wednesday, 9/22 by 11:59 PM PST ? Section 2: Post Lecture Response for Week 4 Due Wednesday, 9/22 by 3:00 PM PST Assignment 2 Disability Current Affairs: Conservatorship “Conservatorship is the legal process where a court steps in to appoint someone to be in charge of your finances or other personal affairs if you’re unable to make decisions on your own.” -TrustAndWill.com - Assignment Description now available on Canvas for your review Due Sunday, October 24th, 11:59 PM PST Helpful Podcast Episode: The Heumann Perspective - July 21, 2021 - “Conservatorships and Disability Rights” For optimal scores, be sure to use a variety of resources. Be sure you understand why our culture is comfortable with conservatorship, what are alternatives to conservatorships, and whether or not people have access to the alternatives. MORE OF THE STORY... HOW DOES JOAQUIN’S LIFE CONNECT TO THE TOPIC OF ABLEISM? ABLEISM LIFE QUALITY INDICATORS a. What do you need to be, do, or have, in order to have good life b. c. quality? What are barriers to your own life quality? What supports your life quality? Sense of belonging A voice and a listening audience INCLUSION DEMONSTRATES VALUE Choices that matter Relationships Dignity Inner peace Hope & life quality COMMUNICATION & LIFE QUALITY • • • Gives voice & self-esteem Gives choice Gives protection When society prioritizes access to communication, we send a message that each person is valued. “Any consideration of quality of life must take into account the degree to which individuals can effectively communicate with, and thus be full participants in, the community in which they live.” - Communication Bill of Rights MY VOICE/ HOW I COMMUNICATE ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Spoken Words (Not always reliable) Metaphors/ Associations Facial Expressions Body Language Yes/No Board & App Supported Typing on Letter Board Behavior Not being able to talk doesn’t mean I have nothing to say. www.AbilityAwareness.com www.AbilityAwareness.com DIGNITY OF RISK & IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT www.AbilityAwareness.com RIGHT TO ACCESS? HOW DOES JOAQUIN'S STORY RELATE TO HISTORY AND LEGISLATION? IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 Olmstead Supreme Court Decision of 1999 “Free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment” (FAPE/LRE) Right to receive supports and services in the community 1990 1999 1975 ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Title III - Right to access to public accommodations COVID-19 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Shopping Supplies Mask Testing Vaccines Staffing What if??? Hospitalization HOW DO WE DISABLE AND INSTITUTIONALIZE? • • • • What are our societal and cultural perceptions around people who are different when compared to the average person in the non-disabled population? What assumptions do we make that create barriers for people? In schools? Workplaces? Places of Worship? Community? What are the alternatives? What can you do? WHEN WE BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND OUR ROLE IN DISABLING OTHERS, THEN WE CAN BEGIN TO CREATE INCLUSIVE POSSIBILITIES AND EMPOWER PEOPLE. THE WALK WITH JOAQUIN Have a great week, everyone! STEAK be with you!