Please answer questions, 1, 3, and 4 only After completing the su 1. Why would a
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Please answer questions, 1, 3, and 4 only
After completing the su 1. Why would awareness of attitudes toward people with dis- abilities and the ADA be important to supervisors? 2. Compare your responses to those of others. What common views do you have? What areas of difference? Discuss the basis for your differences of opinion. 3. If you were (are) a supervisor, how would you deal with neg- ative attitudes toward people with disabilities and/or the ADA that might be held by other employees in a workgroup that includes a disabled person? 4. Write a 100-word paper describing what you learned from this self-assessment.Explanation / Answer
Negative attitudes toward employees with disabilities can result in discrimination. Supervisors and management staff will make decisions that affect employees. The individual choices that people make regarding the hiring of people with disabilities can be guided by their attitudes. These attitudes could generate from ignorance, misunderstanding, stereotyping, backlash and fear. Social discrimination is considered to be one of the most significant problems for people with disabilities. The attitudes of employers can affect the employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
Bullying is not acceptable and harms many people; but there are inconsistencies nationwide as to whether it is against the law. However, actual harassment based on disability, or any other protected trait (age, gender, etc.) is, and you are afforded protections against it. The American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and individual state human rights laws all offer protection against disability harassment and discrimination. And, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is charged with enforcing federal nondiscrimination laws. Youth should be aware that being denied what other workers are given because a disability is present is illegal. Teasing, social exclusion, or violence of a person because that person has a disability may not reach the level of discrimination but certainly is harrassment.
There are several strategies to address workplace bullying which were outlined in this brief. Youth should also be aware that when bullying turns into harassment and discrimination based on disability, it is clearly illegal. Youth are encouraged to talk their families, trusted co-worker or a friend if they run into situations at work that they think might be bullying or harassment. The impact of workplace bullying can be very harmful, and knowing the steps to take to address the issue will help youth find a positive and fulfilling job experience.