Disability Rights and Laws
This act outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin and creed in public accommodations and employment as well as in federally assisted programs.
The Civil Rights Act
In July of 1990, President Busch signed this act that allowed individuals with disabilities to have access and be included within the communities.
Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA
This actor was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7. He also stars in movie franchise: Mission Impossible. Who is the celebrity?
Tom Cruise
Dyslexia
Person with a disability is seen as a problem
They should be fixed or "cured"
Doctors could only make decisions about what they can and cannot do
Which model is this?
Medical Model
Sections 501, 503, and 504 of this Act prohibit discrimination in federal employment, contracts, or federally operated programs and services and all other programs or services receiving federal funds.
Rehabilitation Act
This actor stared in Disney classic, Wizards of Waverly Place. She was diagnosed with lupus in 2013. Who is that celebrity?
Selena Gomez
Person with a disability is seen as a person
They can live successful lives (go to school, have a job and have a family.)
Person with a disability makes decisions
Which model is this?
Social Model
This Act requires free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive setting for ages 3 to 21 years old.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This celebrity is a signer, who is popular for her song, Bad Romance in 2009. She also starred in movie called, A Star is Born in 2018. Who is this celebrity?
Lady Gaga
Fibromyalgia also known as Widespread Pain
Name this person:
He was diagnosed with polio as a child
He attended college at the University of California at Berkley
He created services to help individuals with disabilities, so they could live independently
He created Independent Living Centers
Ed Roberts
This Act prohibits architectural barriers in all federally owned or leased buildings and set forth the first set of accessibility standards and enforcement mechanism.
Architectural Barriers Act
This celebrity is most known for his portrayal of Spider-Man. He was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7. Who is this celebrity?
Tom Holland