WebQuest
Disability: Then and Now
Process
Step 1: Watch the videos (part 1 and part 2) on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and answer the questions regarding the video.
- Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMC5UuiIQkI
- Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vOM0-IOrKg&feature=relmfu
- Questions:
1) What stood out to you, and why?
2) Do you recall learning about the history of disabilities in any of your classes? Do you think this is important for students to learn about? Why or why not?
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Step 2: Each group member will select one famous person from the list below. Research their biography starting with the link provided. You will answer a set of questions about the person you have selected.
*Note: You may research a person of your choice that is not on the list with the teacher's approval.
- Tim Howard, soccer player
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Howard - Stephen Hawking, physicist and cosmologist
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin- Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder - Ray Charles, American musician
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Charles - Louise Sauvage, Australian Paralympics wheelchair racer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Sauvage - John Nash, American mathematician and subject of A Beautiful Mind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Forbes_Nash,_Jr. - Kelly Knox, model
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/31/kelly-knox-fashion- model_n_115799.html - Alexander Graham Bell, Scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator
Questions:
1) Why did you select this person?
2) What is the person you selected famous for?
3) What is his/her disability?
4) In your opinion, do you believe that this person�s disability limited his/her current success?
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Starbucks Sued For Discrimination Against Worker with
Dwarfism
http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/starbucks-sued-for-discrimination-of-worker-with-dwarfism/
Study Finds Discrimination Against
Disabled Patients
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=2633167&page=1
Step 4: As a group, write a letter to our senators describing
the progress we have made so far and make suggestions about further
improvements to provide equality to everyone. You may want to look at the resources listed below for more information. Make sure to include your
response to the following questions:
1) What do you think are some of the successes that have been gained
since the passing of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
2) What are some of the ongoing issues that people with disabilities face today?
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