Human Rights

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HUMAN RIGHTS

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CD-ROM • HRCD324W

Price $249.95

Program Contents: Three interactive, single workstation CD-ROM's.

Minimum System Requirements: PC with Pentium II 200 Mhrz processor Windows 97 or higher 16x CD-ROM Drive 128 Mb RAM 56K v.90 modem
Not Currently Compatible with Windows Vista

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Copyright Date: 2003

Available in the United States and Canada Only

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Click Here to View Screen Shots for Part I: Understanding Human Rights

Click Here to View Screen Shots for Part II: Protecting Human Rights

Click Here to View Screen Shots for Part III: Understanding Individual Human Rights

3 CD-ROM'S FOR TRAINING HUMAN SERVICE STAFF

PART I: UNDERSTANDING HUMAN RIGHTS

Orients the learner to the history of civil rights, beginning with the provisions incorporated in the Declaration of Independence and continuing through the struggles for civil rights in the 20th century. Key legislative milestones including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are discussed.

Also includes an in-depth review of six fundamental human rights as seen through the eyes of a person with developmental disabilities.

Multimedia learning in this CD-ROM include:
• Definition and history of human rights
• Six fundamental rights of persons with disabilities

PART II: PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

Identifies key issues related to protection from abuse or mistreatment, including documentation of critical incidents, notification of regulatory agencies responsible for protection and advocacy and the form and function of Human Rights Committees.

Learning experiences on CD-ROM two emphasize:
• Responsibilities related to abuse and mistreatment of consumers
• Role and function of Human Rights Committees
• Documentation and reporting requirements for service providers

PART III: UNDERSTANDING INDIVIDUAL HUMAN RIGHTS

Designed specifically to introduce individuals with disabilities to basic principles of human rights. Adapted from Part I it includes a simplified version of the history of human rights recognition, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and following important legislative initiatives designed to recognize and protect the rights of all citizens.

Consumers can hear perspectives on the six fundamental human rights from a person with disabilities who has become a leader in the self-advocacy movement in the state of Massachusetts.

Learning experiences emphasize:
• Understanding the history of human rights
• Understanding the six fundamental rights of persons with disabilities