Disability History
This landmark U.S. legislation, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The color of a handicap sign.
What is a blue?
INCLUDEnyc was founded by ___ women who have children with disabilities.
What is 3?
This legendary singer and pianist, blind since infancy, has won 25 Grammy Awards and is known for hits like "Superstition" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You."
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This device, invented by Louis Braille in the 19th century, allows blind individuals to read and write through a tactile writing system
What is the Braille system?
This device, invented by Ralph Teetor in the 1940s, allows drivers to maintain a constant speed without using the accelerator; Teetor was blind
What is cruise control?
In 2015 the company name was rebranded from ________ to INCLUDEnyc.
What is "Resources for Children with Special Needs"?
This gymnast, who is considered one of the greatest of all time, has ADHD and has openly spoken about using medication to manage her condition while competing at the highest levels.
Who is Simone Biles?
This protest, held in 1977, was a pivotal moment in the disability rights movement, where activists occupied federal buildings to demand enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
What is the 504 Sit-in?
This event, first held in Rome in 1960, is an international multi-sport competition for athletes with disabilities and runs parallel to the Olympic Games
What are the Paralympic Games?
The first INCLUDEnyc Fair took place in the year ____?
What is 1984?
This person did poorly in school and was labeled slow. He later went on to create one of the most visited theme parks on earth.
Who is Walt Disney?
This 1975 U.S. law, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensures that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.
What is the Education for All Handicapped Children Act?
According to the current health information provided by the CDC (Center for Disease and Control), this many adults in America live with a disability. (Hint...it's 1 in ___ adults.)
What is 1 in 4 adults?
in 1984, INCLUDEnyc partnered with which college Computer Science Department to build their resource database?
What is Hunter College?
This inaugural poet, who recited "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration, has overcome a speech impediment to become a celebrated voice in modern poetry
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This 1973 Supreme Court case ruled that individuals with mental illness cannot be involuntarily committed without due process, setting a precedent for the rights of people with mental disabilities.
What is O'Connor v. Donaldson?
Council Bluffs is fortunate to have this school so close. It's the only school in the state to provide services for student's with this kind of disability.
What is Iowa School for the Deaf?
In 2009 INCLUDEnyc won a five-year contract to lead the New York State Special Education Parent Centers in these two boroughs.
What are the Bronx & Manhattan?
This comedian and host of "America's Got Talent" has been open about his experiences with OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and ADHD.
Who is Howie Mandel?