American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
Curated OER
ASL Lesson 17
Learn to communicate with sign in this comprehensive series. It includes a video, images to help you sign, a quiz, and multiple practice sheets, all of which are intended to communicate wants, needs, and personal preferences. The video...
Curated OER
Exploring A Streetcar Named Desire
High schoolers investigate the dramatic elements of a Streetcar Named Desire. In this drama lesson, students explore the theme of the Tennessee Williams play as they read the play and watch performances of some of the acts. High...
Curated OER
Bevevolence & American Charities
Students examine benevolent behavior from different perspectives. They discover that it can be both helpful and harmful. They examine the relationship between the disabled and different belief systems.
PACER Center
Notifying the School About a Bullying Incident—Using a Template Letter
A pre-made letter is ideal for parents to use if their child is being bullied. The template comes with a brief overview for implementation, as well as two separate 504 and IEP templates to address bullying instances. Use the document...
Curated OER
Measure Twice, Cut Once
Elementary schoolers learn about metric units and how they are used by engineers. They learn how engineers use the units to measure mass, distance, and volume. Then, they estimate measurements of units, and compare them to actual...
Curated OER
Feeling for Answers
Students consider the legal issues related to a suicidal or depressed college student by reading and discussing the article, "Laws Limit Options When a Student Is Mentally Ill." They write essays considering how the events at Virginia...
Other
Mrsc: Americans With Disabilities Act Information
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.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Americans With Disabilities Act
A wealth of information and resources related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
American Psychological Association
Americans With Disabilities Act Information
Brief description of the Americans with Disabilities Act passed in 1990. Outlines the three main areas of enforcement and gives links to the Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pages.
Other
U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Americans With Disabilities Act
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains general information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Other
Us Department of Justice: Americans With Disabilities Act
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.
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,...
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.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Americans With Disabilities Act
An overview with detailed facts about the provisions of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act that was enacted to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
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]
Other
Ragged Edge Magazine Online
An online magazine for the disabled American. Provides commentary on current issues facing American with disabilities.
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...
iCivics
I Civics: Pga Tour, Inc. V. Martin (2001)
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Disability Rights Movement
This web-based exhibit from the National Museum of American History traces the history of those with disabilities fighting for equal rights.
University of California
Univ. Of Cal. Berkeley: The Disability and Independent Living Movement
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,...
eSchool Today
E School Today: People With Disabilities
Understand what it means to have a disability, and learn about accessibility options for many people.
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.