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What is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Chapter 2
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Language Learning Environments
A law passed in 1990 to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to resources and services and receive equal treatment.
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English Language Learners With Disabilities: The Importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching
Karina Becerra-Murillo (Jurupa Unified School District, USA & American College of Education, USA) and Josefina Flores Gámez (Jurupa Unified School District, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3632-5.ch002
Abstract
English language learners (ELLs) are a fast-growing and diverse student population in the United States. Students with disabilities and English language learners are significant subgroups in public schools across the United States, with growing numbers on an annual basis. Educating students with disabilities and ELLs requires an advanced level of instruction to meet their unique educational needs. This chapter will identify instructional strategies to support both subgroups while keeping their educational and cultural needs at the forefront. Culturally Responsive Teaching can provide guidance for teachers to specifically meet the needs of dually identified students. Targeted suggestions for professional development were identified for novice teachers and suggestions for future research on dually identified students were provided.
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Assistive Technology's Past, Present and Future
American legislation that specifies many rights for individuals with disabilities.
Published in Chapter: Assistive Technology's Past, Present and Future; From: Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
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Maximizing Web Accessibility Through User-Centered Interface Design
A civil rights legislation that protects people with disabilities from discrimination against them in four major areas: 1) private-sector employment, 2) public services, 3) public accommodations, and 4) telecommunications.
Published in Chapter: Maximizing Web Accessibility Through User-Centered Interface Design; From: Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality
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Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: An Aspiring Counselor's Lived Experience
A law originally passed in 1990 that explicitly outlaws discrimination against individuals with physical, intellectual, and mental health disabilities.
Published in Chapter: Empowerment Through Self-Advocacy: An Aspiring Counselor's Lived Experience; From: Perspectives and Considerations on Navigating the Mental Healthcare System
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Postsecondary Service Delivery Models
Federal law that permits reasonable accommodations for adults with disabilities.
Published in Chapter: Postsecondary Service Delivery Models; From: Cases on Service Delivery in Special Education Programs
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Using Assistive Technology to Ensure Access to E-Learning for Individuals with Disabilities
A comprehensive federal civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. This law affects access to employment; public programs and services; access to places of public accommodation including businesses, transportation, and non-profit service providers; and telecommunications (www.adata.org).
Published in Chapter: Using Assistive Technology to Ensure Access to E-Learning for Individuals with Disabilities; From: Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy
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Assistive Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was enacted to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities (P.L. 101-336).
Published in Chapter: Assistive Technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students; From: Handbook of Research on Human Cognition and Assistive Technology: Design, Accessibility and Transdisciplinary Perspectives
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Mobile Phones as Assistive and Accessible Technology for People with Disabilities
U.S. statute signed into law in 1990 which prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of telephone relay services.
Published in Chapter: Mobile Phones as Assistive and Accessible Technology for People with Disabilities; From: Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
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Understanding Inclusive Practices for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the Individualized Education Plan Process
A law passed in 1990 with the intention of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to resources and services and receive equal treatment.
Published in Chapter: Understanding Inclusive Practices for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Through the Individualized Education Plan Process; From: Understanding Parent Experiences and Supporting Autistic Children in the K-12 School System
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Accessibility of Online Library Information for People with Disabilities
U.S. civil rights legislation passed in 1990 that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in the areas of employment, transportation, telecommunications, and public accommodation.
Published in Chapter: Accessibility of Online Library Information for People with Disabilities; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Access to Technology for Individuals with Disabilities: Recent Trends and Issues
A comprehensive federal civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. This law affects access to employment; public programs and services; access to places of public accommodation including businesses, transportation, and non-profit service providers; and telecommunications ( www.adata.org AU70: The URL www.adata.org has been redirected to http://adata.org/. Please verify the URL. ).
Published in Chapter: Access to Technology for Individuals with Disabilities: Recent Trends and Issues; From: Encyclopedia of E-Commerce Development, Implementation, and Management
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Implementation of Web Accessibility Related Laws
U.S. public law enacted 1990 ensuring rights for people with disabilities. This legislation mandates reasonable accommodation and effective communication.
Published in Chapter: Implementation of Web Accessibility Related Laws; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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School Supports for Students Impacted by Incarceration
ADA is a civil rights law, enacted in 1990, to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities within agencies receiving federal financial assistance.
Published in Chapter: School Supports for Students Impacted by Incarceration; From: Counseling Strategies for Children and Families Impacted by Incarceration
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