Disability Awareness
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Who signed the ADA into law in 1990?
George H.W. Bush
What is a screen reader used for?
Reads text aloud for visually impaired users
What international multi-sport event is held for athletes with disabilities?
The Paralympics
What famous scientist had ALS and used a speech-generating device?
Stephen Hawking
What is the difference between a developmental disability and an acquired disability?
Developmental starts before adulthood, acquired happens later in life
What does IDEA stand for, and what does it guarantee?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—ensures students with disabilities receive free and appropriate education
What is an example of an assistive device for people with mobility impairments?
Wheelchair, cane, prosthetic limb, etc.
What sport uses a special type of wheelchair for high-speed collisions?
Wheelchair Rugby, also known as "Murderball"
Who was the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree?
Helen Keller
What percentage of the global population has a disability? Based on the definition by WHO it can be physical, sensory, intellectual, cognitive, or mental health-related, and it may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent.
About 15%—over 1 billion people
What was the Capitol Crawl, and why was it significant?
A 1990 protest where activists climbed the Capitol steps to push for the ADA's passage
What is haptic feedback, and how is it used for accessibility?
Vibrations or touch-based feedback for visually/hearing impaired users
What is the name of the running blades used by many amputee sprinters?
Carbon-fiber prosthetic blades, often called "cheetah blades"
What award-winning actor has been an advocate for disability rights and was paralyzed in a horse-riding accident?
Christopher Reeve
According to the World Health Organization, what are the three main factors that contribute to disability?
Impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions
What is the difference between the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
ADA covers public/private sectors, Section 504 applies to federally funded programs
What is the difference between accessible design and universal design?
Accessible design focuses on disability needs, universal design benefits everyone
In what year were the first official Paralympic Games held?
1960, in Rome, Italy
What athlete became the first amputee to compete in the Olympics?
Oscar Pistorius, 2012