The Purpose of Disability Laws
8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can describe the purpose of disability laws.
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The Olmsted decision, resulting from Lois Curtis's case, allowed people with disabilities to receive care in their communities rather than institutions.
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In the past, institutions for the disabled often segregated and restrained individuals, providing inhumane treatment rather than improving their quality of life.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas like employment, transportation, and public accommodations.
