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What is Americans with Disabilities Act

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Facilitating Social Justice, Service Delivery, and Advocacy Through Multicultural Counseling Competencies
A federal civil rights law that protects the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Underserved Disability Populations in Rural Communities: Cultural Competence and Social Justice Imperatives
Eugenie Joan Looby (Mississippi State University, USA), Zaccheus James Ahonle (Mississippi State University, USA), Tinmuk Li (Mississippi State University, USA), Lindsey Donald (Mississippi State University, USA), Kimberly Tillman Gray (Mississippi State University, USA), Shayna Carter (Mississippi State University, USA), and Abdullah Almutairi (Mississippi State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 33
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6155-6.ch002
Abstract
This chapter (a) examines rehabilitation challenges faced by underserved disability populations in rural communities (UDPRC); (b) explores barriers encountered by three large UDPRC (aging adults with disabilities (AAWDs), persons with mobility impairments (PWMIs), and persons with mental health conditions (PWMHCs); and (c) suggests culturally competent practices and social justice advocacy strategies for improved service delivery. Cultural competence and social justice advocacy are emphasized as these lenses may engender equity in rehabilitation practices for UDPRC.
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The Evolution of K-12 Online Learning Policy from a Void to a Patchwork
Section 508. Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act requires that all Web sites developed with federal dollars meet certain accessibility requirements so that those with physical or mental impairments can access Web-based information. This is sometimes referred to as ADA compliance.
Published in Chapter: The Evolution of K-12 Online Learning Policy from a Void to a Patchwork; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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A Failure to Accommodate: Inequality, Disability, and the Criminal Legal System
The American with Disabilities Act is a major piece of legislation that passed in the U.S. in 1990. This legislation prevents businesses and the government from discriminating against people based on disability.
Published in Chapter: A Failure to Accommodate: Inequality, Disability, and the Criminal Legal System; From: The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships
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School Reform and the Maturing of Online Learning
Section 508. Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act requires that all Web sites developed with federal dollars meet certain accessibility requirements so that those with physical or mental impairments can access Web-based information. This is sometimes referred to as ADA compliance.
Published in Chapter: School Reform and the Maturing of Online Learning; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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