Disabilities and the Law - ADA
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Do you think people's perceptions of others play a role in the success of students with disabilities? Why or why not? Choose one law covered in Chapter 1. These include IDEA, NCLB, Section 504 and ADA. How does your chosen law protect students with disabilities from negative perceptions and beliefs?
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This solution discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act along with people's perceptions regarding disabled persons in 319 words.
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First, it is important to clarify that the law does not protect persons from negative beliefs and attitudes - people are going to have those regardless. What the law does is protect persons from ACTIONS taken against them as a result of other person's negative beliefs, attitudes or perceptions. The Americans with Disabilities Act was designed to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities. The following Web site explains the law: http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm.
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