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American School for the Deaf
Founded in Hartford, CT, this was the first school for children with disabilities anywhere in the Western Hemisphere. -
Randolph-Sheppard Act
This was signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to enhance employment opportunities for people with visual disabilities. This Act authorized them to be able to operate vending facilities on federal property and research other types of work they could be capable of. -
Person First Movement
Advocating for people to be placed before their disabilities. This movement sought to empower individuals with a disability by emphasizing their individuality and personhood rather than their impairments. -
The Principles of Universal Design
The poster lists Equitable Use, Flexibility in Use, Simple and Intuitive Use, Perceptible Information, Tolerance for Error, Low Physical Effort, and Size and Space for Approach and Use. -
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Early Center for Independent Living
Center for Independent Living’s Deaf Services members. The beginning of people with disability being able to fully participate in society. -
505 sit-in support letter from Black Panther Party
A Letter supporting the Section 504 protests from the Black Panther Party. The Black Panther Party gives its full support to Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and calls for President Carter and HEW Secretary Califano to sign guidelines. The issue here is the human rights of an oppressed minority, the disabled and handicapped. -
"Try Another Way"
"Try Another Way" was pioneered to teach people with intellectual disabilities to perform complex tasks. This provided the foundation for the Supported Employment model which helps them to participate in the competitive job market. -
Deaf President Now
Deaf President Now (DPN) has become synonymous with self-determination and empowerment for deaf and hard-of-hearing people everywhere. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. President George Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. -
Presidential order for 100K more workers
President Obama issued an executive order to increase the number of federal employees with disabilities. -
Norwood Children's Services
Because of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), many children with disabilities can go to school with their peers. -
Adaptive Design
Truesdell was a 2015 MacArthur Fellow for her work with assistive technology in collaboration with disabled individuals and using cheap materials.