Curated OER
Civil Rights and the ADA
Middle schoolers examine and discuss the 14th and 15th amentments, and evaluate the agendas of Americans from underrepresented groups in the quest for civil rights. They conduct Internet research and create essays or posters regarding...
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US Department of Justice
U.s. Department of Justice: Webb v. Clyde L. Choate Mental Health Center [Pdf]
Although specifically a case in which the plaintiff is seeking federal support under the ADA against Illinois, there is an excellent discussion of state v. federal powers in the section labeled "Summary of Argument." The connection to...
Information Fluency
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: Accessibility Awareness [Pdf]
Micro-Module covering relevant information on Accessibility Awareness and Section 508, the American Disabilities Act for the Internet. The thorough and informative article addresses applications of Section 508, WC3, website compliance,...
University of North Carolina
Removing Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals [Pdf]
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]
Purdue University
Pu: Reducing Barriers for Farmers With Disabilities
This site contains information on a program to assist persons with disabilities in adapting to careers in agriculture.
Other
Disabilities Resources Organization
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.
Lectric Law Library
When It's Time to File an Ada Complaint
This site will address one very common area of unjustified workplace discrimination, an employee who has a "disability". Site contains personal testimonial.