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Public Library Of Youngstown & Mahoning County: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Disability is a term that is used for people who may have a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interf ...
Judy Jones
December 3rd, 2021
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Disability is a term that is used for people who may have a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits a person’s ability to engage in certain tasks or actions or participate in typical daily activities and interactions.
There are many types of disabilities. Below is a list of some challenges one may experience.
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The four types of disabilities as defined by the “Education Resource Information Center” are visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive. But as the United States has progressed in its research, they are many more disabilities that that are defined as invisible disabilities (disabilities that are not immediately apparent).
Every disabled person is entitled to equality and human dignity and have rights to advocacy and accessibility. Below are some resources for anyone who needs more information on services and definitions of disabilities.
BOOKS
EBOOKS from HOOPLA
AUDIOBOOKS from HOOPLA
YOUTUBE
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Judy Jones
Judy is a certified Career Facilitator. She has worked with many patrons over the past four years assisting them in writing effective resumes and cover letters. She has guided individuals through the online job application process and has helped them register for Ohio Means Jobs. If you need assistance or would like to send her your resume for review, please email her at jjjones@libraryvisit.org. If you would like to call her to book an appointment, please call 330-744-8636. Judy in also an avid Anglophile! She likes to read British History, fiction and non-fiction, likes to watch TV shows and movies related to British History and often likes to pick at the historical accuracy of such shows.
This press release was produced by the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
