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University of California

Univ. Of Cal. Berkeley: The Disability and Independent Living Movement

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of primary source documents relating to the disability and independent living movement from 1960 to the present. Includes an introduction to the movement, a collection of oral histories, historical records of organizations,...
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Other

Us Department of Justice: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage for the Americans with Disabilities Act provides information on standards for accessible design, business connections, public transportation, housing, labor, and stories on how communities have improved civic access.
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Other

U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains general information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Handout
Other

Eeoc: Disability Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers a complete overview of the American with Disability Act, and how it applies in the real world. Content includes information on who a disabled person is,
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Other

Mrsc: Americans With Disabilities Act Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington contains links to the text of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well a3 basic 3ummaries for each title.
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Other

Ragged Edge Magazine Online

For Students 9th - 10th
An online magazine for the disabled American. Provides commentary on current issues facing American with disabilities.
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US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information and resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Does This Symbol Actually Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
What does the wheelchair image of the International Symbol of Access mean? Adrian Treharne explains. [4:10]
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Other

Us Department of Justice: Faces of the Ada

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has individual stories and pictures of people personally affected by the implementation of the ADA of 1990. Good introduction to the law and what it was designed to accomplish.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: People With Disabilities

For Students 4th - 9th
Understand what it means to have a disability, and learn about accessibility options for many people.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist Video

For Students 3rd - 8th
Through viewing a video about Helen Keller's life, examining a 1904 photograph of Keller, and reading excerpts of her autobiography, students will learn about Helen Keller's commitment to advocating for equal treatment for people with...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Disability Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement including the Architectural Barriers Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and famous disabled people on this site.