DACA
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was an American immigration
policy that allowed some individuals who entered the country as minors and had either
entered or remained in the country illegally, to receive a renewable two-year period of
deferred action from deportation and to be eligible for a work permit.
The stakeholders:
● Department of Homeland.
● Immigrants.
● Trump and his voters.
● Democrats.
● Republicans.
● The dreamers.
● Customs and Border Protection.
● Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
● American Immigration Council.
I will be focused on :
● The dreamers. (Up with education, down with deportation)
● Trump and his voters. ( Make America Great Again)
● American Immigration Council. (Honoring our Immigrant Past, Shaping our
Immigrant Future)
● Department of Homeland. (Our Mission. The vision of homeland security is to
ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other
hazards)
Two stakeholders that have conflicting viewpoints:
1. American Immigration Council is a powerful voice in promoting laws, policies,
and attitudes that honor our proud history as a nation of immigrants. This
organizations want to save DACA.
2. Department of Homeland they will not hesitate to put any regulations on any
immigration programs for the safety of the nation.
Both stakeholders want the best for the nation. The American Immigration Council
wants to help and create jobs for the immigrants in need. The Department of Homeland
wants protect the nation and its main concern is safety.
Outline:
Introduction:● A background of DACA
● The history of immigration
Body:● American Immigration Council point of view.
● Department of Homeland point of view.
● Safety .
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Jessica Romano
Ms. Allyson Hoffman
ENC1102.013S16
13 March 2016
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of America
The Alzheimer’s Association and the Dementia Society of America are two
organizations that are dedicated to supporting the elderly who are affected with illnesses
related to memory loss. Both illnesses- Alzheimer’s and dementia- involving memory
loss are commonly viewed as less important when compared to other diseases. This is
mostly because of the age range these illnesses target. “Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading
cause of death in America. Also, one in three senior citizens die due to Alzheimer’s or
another dementia” (Alzheimer’s Association). These organizations are supporting serious
brain targeting illnesses and deserve to be viewed more importantly and taken seriously.
A way for these illnesses to be looked at as a national priority would be for these
organizations to expand. Although the two organizations have similar goals, they have
yet to work together and enlarge their missions. If the Alzheimer’s Association and the
Dementia Society of America were to collaborate and build together as one big
organization, the awareness of these mental illnesses and both associations’ missions will
be amplified, not to mention the possibility of a large increase in donations. While
dementia and Alzheimer’s are not the same, they are interrelated and one stems from the
other.
The Healthline Medical Team describes the severity of dementia by stating,
“Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that affect mental tasks like memory
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and reasoning. Dementia can be caused by a variety of conditions, the most common of
which is Alzheimer’s disease.” By stating this The Healthline Medical Team defined
dementia and in addition described its frequent evolution through Alzheimer’s. The
Dementia Society of America (DSA) is a non-profit organization that accepts donations
and puts them towards advancements in dementia research since there is no found cure
yet for this mental illness. “Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for those
living with Dementia, caregivers, and the community!”(Dementia Society of America)
The DSA has three main aspects that they primarily focus on: educate, provide, and
recognize.
DSA educates and recognizes by having a 24/7 helpline where people can call in
and discuss the symptoms and stages they’re going through to get help. They attempt to
spread awareness through advertisements by using their slogan “Know Dementia.” They
feel it is crucial that everyone is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms involved
with dementia and are able to catch it early on (Dementia Society). They provide
programs such as therapies that allow those with early signs of brain discontinuity to
speak out about it and seek help. Many times when a senior citizen is affected with
dementia, they’re unable to care for themselves and are often put in homes or have an aid
that is there to take care of them daily. As previously stated, there isn’t a cure yet to
dementia, but doctors have attained certain treatments that can stop it from progressing
and allows those affected to live a better quality of life.
Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) focuses primarily on the safety and comfort of
those affected with Alzheimer’s. They define this disease by stating, “Alzheimer’s is a
general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere
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with daily life.”(Alzheimer’s Association) ALZ is a non-profit association that
contributes all donations to Alzheimer’s research in hopes to eventually terminate this
disease. Alzheimer’s Association provide hotlines and facilities where those affected can
come and speak to someone whether they’re dealing with this disease firsthand, think
they may start to be experiencing it, or are even watching a loved one go through it. They
hosts fundraising events such as “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s” and “The Big Day,”
where people come and walk or dance to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. “Our
Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to
provide and enhance are and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia
through the promotion of brain health”(Alzheimer’s Association).
Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that affects millions each year. “In 2014, the 85years-and-older population includes about 2 million people with Alzheimer’s disease,
or 40 percent of all people with Alzheimer’s age 65 and older.” (Alzheimer’s
Association) The public commonly turns a blind eye to this disease since it targets the
elderly; therefore it’s sometimes viewed as less important. The problem with this
common thought is that Alzheimer’s can begin its affects earlier on in age, which is
known as, “early on set Alzheimer’s.” Along with dementia, when someone has
Alzheimer’s they’re unable to continue to care for themselves since their memory and
reasoning is lost. Therefore, this disease cannot afford to be ignored because its affects
are irreversible and millions are affected. “Unless a cure is found, more than 16
million Americans will have the disease by 2050.” (Alzheimer’s Association)
While both of these organizations are dedicated to helping illnesses involved with
memory and reasoning, it almost seems there isn’t any conflict that could stir. The
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problem lies not on the organizations, but within the priority of the public and those who
donate. As stated before, the public commonly focuses on “more important charities”
rather than those involving Alzheimer’s and dementia. A suitable compromise would be
for Alzheimer’s Association and the Dementia Society to collaborate and begin a charity
between the two connected illnesses.
This hasn’t already happened because they’re both relatively popular
organizations on their own. The Dementia Society of America has previously been
collaborating with several other organizations, other than the Alzheimer’s Association.
ALZ has yet to propose this merger because they already incorporate dementia in their
research since Alzheimer’s triggers a form of it. “The Alzheimer’s Association works on
a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by
Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help” (Alzheimer’s Association 1).
With this statement in mind, the organization is called Alzheimer’s Association, not
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association; therefore it’s not obvious to the public eye that
ALZ supports dementia in addition to Alzheimer’s. By joining together into one big
organization that is equipped and dedicated to the research and support of Alzheimer’s
and all forms of dementia, the growth and expansion of research and donations are
endless.
This compromise is possible because it has happened before in the past where two
organizations or companies have successfully merged together into one. In 2006 the
company Walt Disney bought Pixar. Before this expansion, Disney was eligible to release
Pixar’s films and have the money distributed amongst the both of them. In 2006 their
contract was set to expire and therefore, Disney sought out to buy Pixar and with doing
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so was largely rewarded. “Disney and Pixar can now collaborate without the barriers that
come from two different companies with two different sets of shareholders”(Steve Jobs,
CNN). The possibilities in franchise, cable, and theme parks were limitless and a huge
increase and advancement to the now uniform company. They were once two successful
companies separate, but combining together and sharing ideas opened a whole new door
of possibilities.
Therefore, based off of Disney and Pixar in 2006, it is possible for two
organizations with similar goals and interests to combine and work together as one.
While Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same, they are connected in certain ways.
Having the Dementia Society of America and the Alzheimer’s Association merge
together would heighten both charities reputation base while donation contributions
increase. Having the organizations collaborate would have several advantages such as:
being able to provide more opportunities for fundraising events, an increase in
advertisement, and have research excel as donation’s increase. Although the
organization’s missions aren’t exactly the same, Alzheimer’s Association and the
Dementia Society of America would greatly benefit by combining together into one. Both
charities would finally be viewed on the level of importance they deserve, not to mention
the advancements in research that could eventually find a cure for these life-threatening
illnesses.
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Works Cited
“About Us” Alzheimer’s Association. N.d.Web. 28, February 2016.
“Alzheimer’s Statistics” Alzheimer’s.net N.d Web 28, February 2016.
“Life With Alz” Alzheimer’s Association. N.d. Web. 28, February 2016.
“Mission Statement” The Dementia Society of America n.d Web. 28, February 2016.
Paul R. La Monica “Disney Buys Pixar” CNNMoney: A Time Warner Cable Company
25, January 2006. Web. 28, February 2016.
“We Can Help” Alzheimer’s Association. N.d. Web. 28, February 2016.
“What’s The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?” Healthline 23, August
2013 N.d Web. 28, February 2016.
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ENC 1102: Project 1 Intermediate Draft Guiding Questions
In preparing for the Intermediate Draft, please answer the following questions:
1. From your Early Draft, choose two of the stakeholders who are “at odds” with one another. (If none
of your stakeholders thus far are “at odds” with one another, consider choosing two different
stakeholders). What might need to happen for both of your chosen stakeholders to achieve their
purpose(s) with regards to your issue or topic?
2. Propose at least two compromises that might satisfy each of these stakeholders regarding your
chosen issue or topic. What must these two sides each give up as they try and reach an agreement?
3. Choose one of the compromises you proposed in #6. What needs to be in place for your
compromise to be accomplished? Explain those factors. This is an important step because you will
need to prove to your audience (and your stakeholders) that your compromise is viable using research,
so really think about how you could support the viability of your proposed compromise.
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