Those With Disability Paper

A person with a disability is a person whom is unable to do things due to their to physical or mental abilities. This involves movements and also the mental processes of that particular person. The National Serve Inclusion stated that an estimated 54 million people have a disability in the United States which is about every 1 in 5 people, and this number continues to increase because of unhealthy choices made by the mother during pregnancy, environmental factors, and the use of certain medications and vaccines. However, around 24.1 million of those people are either physically or mentally unable to act on their own because their disability is very severe. A person with a severe disability is defined as a person who is unable to perform one

In the 16th century Luther and Calvin explained that those with disabilities were possessed by evil spirits. In 1776 Stephen Hopkins was a Founding Father, and he had cerebral palsy. This created a shift in the societies view on those with disabilities, they became more accepting. In the 1800’s there was progress in the human rights. Schools were starting to be formed that were especially for those with disabilities. This allowed them to get an education which also lead to more acceptance in their societies (Past 2016). In the 1900’s those with disabled were no longer considered possessed but they were still banned from several communities, and they were outcasts in other communities. Parents that had a disabled were typically looked down upon as if they had a large burden in their lives, and they also were banned from certain communities. It was all in the 1900’s that Acts were put in place that allowed people with disabilities to receive more rights. They were given more opportunities, they could receive Medicaid to help pay for their medical bills, building were required to create accessibility to those with disabilities, and it was no longer legal to discriminate those with disabilities. In the 2000’s individuals with disabilities were give more rights and freedoms. They were given the opportunity to work, given more governmental help with medical bills, and are not looked down upon as

These health problems include medical problems but also issues staying in shape and being active. The medical problems depend on each individual, and the disability they are facing. This problem is a large barrier that those with disabilities have to face, and this also affects their entire family. The cost of these health problems could lead to a large amount of stress for the entire family. Since the medical expenses are very high for those with disabilities the government came up with ways to help those who have problems paying these bills (Betenbaugh 2000). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a governmental program that provides assistance to those who meet the specific standards. The other type of health problem that those with disabilities could potentially face is the inability to be active leading to further health problems, and obesity. People with disabilities are less likely to be able to stay in shape because they are confined to crutches, wheelchairs, or they are physically unable to. This could lead to heart, bone, and muscle problems, and could also be the cause of diabetes. In school several kids are involved in sports and begins to be active at a young age. Those who are unable to participate in such activities and other activities such as hiking, swimming, and running would be more likely to have further health problems and obesity. The recommended amount of fitness that adults should