The Purpose of Disability Laws
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the purpose of disability laws.
Warm-Up Video
PBS Origins · 11:45
Do Disabled People Really Have The Same Rights?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Olmsted decision, resulting from Lois Curtis's case, allowed people with disabilities to receive care in their communities rather than institutions.
- 2
In the past, institutions for the disabled often segregated and restrained individuals, providing inhumane treatment rather than improving their quality of life.
- 3
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas like employment, transportation, and public accommodations.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the main goal of disability laws, using information from the video.”
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