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Handout
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: Ada: Your Employment Rights as a Disabled Person

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains information on employment rights as an individual with a disability.
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Website
University of North Carolina

Removing Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains information on designing areas to be disability friendly, which is known as Universal Design. Also provided is information about important laws, like the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Article
Purdue University

Pu: Reducing Barriers for Farmers With Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on a program to assist persons with disabilities in adapting to careers in agriculture.
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Website
Other

Disabilities Resources Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page for the Disabilities Resources Organization. You may wish to choose the link to your state to find local agencies and organizations. The link to "Alphabet Soup" lists acronyms--it is a great link to follow.
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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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Website
Other

National Center for Learning Disabilities: Transitioning to Life After...school

For Students 9th - 10th
Tips for students with disabilities for succeeding in college or the workplace after high school.