History of Disabilities
This act prohibits discrimination of people with disabilities in any institution in the United States
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Are all disabilities visible?
No, most are actually invisible
When meeting a person with a disability should you assume they need help?
Most people with disabilities know how to navigate everyday life, however, ask before you help.
On the 6th floor of Albertson Hall (the library)
Where is the DATC located?
Name a residence hall that doesn't have an elevator
What are either Hyer Hall, May Roach, or Smith Hall?
The year when they first required newborn hearing screenings
The 1960s
Do Americans with disabilities have better health care than those without disabilities?
That is false. According to WHO, nearly half of people with disabilities cannot afford their healthcare whereas a third of people without disabilities cannot.
What does it mean to use people-first language?
Empowering the individual by putting their human-ness in front of their disability
DATC stands for...
What is the Disability and Assistive Technology Center?
I'm on crutches and cannot use stairs. This is how I get up to the library..
What is a ramp?
Where people with physical and mental disabilities placed in the early to mid-20th century
What are insane asylums?
The most prevalent disability in a school setting
What is a specific learning disability?
A person who is hearing impaired cannot understand you. This is how you react..
Do not shout at the person unless they ask. Make your lips visible and speak in a normal tone
Name one accommodation that the DATC offers:
Recorded lectures, access to PowerPoints, flexible attendance, extended time, reduced distraction environment, text to voice/voice to text
I'm looking for an entrance to the CCC that is wheelchair accessible.. This is where it's located..
Where is the back of the building?
The year the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed
What is 1990?
Percentage of the population in the United States that lives with a disability today
20%
Is it ok to lean on, grab or move a wheelchair out of your way?
No, it is an extension of the person's personal space, and should never be touched unless asked
Define Assistive Technology
What is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities?
I would like my hearing aids to be repaired on campus. The Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is located here..
Where is the CPS building?
Name a famous person with a disability
(Can be multiple answers)
A disability characterized by significant difficulties to social interaction.
What is Asperger's Syndrome?
You see a cute service animal with a person. This is what you should do
Address the person and ignore the service animal, because it is working
The difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal..
Service animals are trained to do specific tasks
Emotional support animals provide therapeutic benefits
HELP! I feel that I am being discriminated against based on my disability. This is where I'd submit a grievance..
What is the Dean of Students website?