History of Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition
What is the act that prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities in any institution in the United States?
This medical disability has no identifiable preference.
What is Epilepsy?
Most people with disabilities know how to navigate everyday life, however, ask before you help.
What is how to respond if you think someone with a disability needs assistance?
Blair Hall 115-F
Where is the Department of Disability Services located?
According to this historical artist, the "gift" was Dyslexia
What is Leonardo Davinci was known to have this "gift", and often wrote his notes backwards. What was the gift?
Ear Trumpets
What did hard of hearing people use as hearing aids in the 17th century?
Hyperactivity is a common sympton
What is ADHD?
Not unless they ask
What is should you automatically assist a blind person?
Mrs. Myra Waddell
Who is the Director of the Department of Disability Services?
Famous Actress with Hearing Loss and Type 1 Diabetes, know for her roles in BAPS, New Year's Eve and Kings.
Who is Halle Berry
Insane Asylums where frontal lobotomies were usually performed
Where were people with physical and mental disabilities placed in the early to mid-20th century?
The Brain
Cerebral Palsy is a condition of what organ?
The easiest way with one diagnosed with this is to communicate by writing messages to each other
How to you communicate with a deaf or hard of hearing person if you do not know sign language?
Email DDS@wssu.edu
How do I get in touch with the Department of Disability Services?
This famous Shark Tank Superstar diagnosed with Dyslexia
Who is Daymond John?
1990
What year was the Americans With Disabilities Act passed?
20%
What percentage of the population in the United States lives with a disability today?
No, it is an extension of the person's personal space, and should never be touched unless asked
Is it acceptable to lean on, grab or move an occupied wheelchair out of your way?
Tutoring
What is a service that the Department of Disability Services does not provide?
However, There are several referrals to software programs and campus resources that are provided.
We even have a Student Support Program called BOSS that is available to all registered with Disability Services.
A Visual Impairment and Seizures did not stop this historical person from her leadership role in the freedom of many.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
In the 1940's the US began seriously treating this as a disability.
What is Autism?
A disability characterized by significant difficulties to social interaction.
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Address the person and ignore the service animal, because it is working.
If you meet a person with a service animal, how do you interact?
Yes, They are able to register in addition to receiving services in another department that is tailored just for them.
Are Veteran students able to register with the Department of Disability Services?
This 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-headliner, singer, songwriter and actress was diagnosed twice with this disability.Her 4th album was "A Seat at the Table."
(2 part answer)
Who is Solange Knowles and ADHD?