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The Business Professor
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Employment
This video provides an overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), its definition of disability, and how it prohibits discrimination against job applicants and employees based on disability. The video discusses the...
The Business Professor
Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in Employment
This video provides an overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), its definition of disability, and how it prohibits discrimination against job applicants and employees based on disability. The video discusses the...
Curated Video
Judy Heumann: Mother of ADA
Disabled teacher Judy Heuman dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights. As one of the architects of the Americans with Disabilities Act, she changed US society forever.
PBS
Why it Was Illegal to be Ugly?
For nearly 100 years it was illegal to be "ugly" in America. Of course, "ugly" wasn't actually about physical attractiveness, it was a way to criminalize disability and disfigurement and it lead to the rise of the freak show. So how did...
Science360
Mind-controlled quadcopter demonstrates new possibilities - Science Nation
With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), biomedical engineer Bin He and his team at the University of Minnesota have created a brain-computer interface with the goal of helping people with disabilities, such as...
Science360
Mind-controlled Quadcopter demonstrates new possibilities for people who are paralyzed
With support from the National Science Foundation, biomedical engineer Bin He and his team at the University of Minnesota have created a brain-computer interface with the goal of helping people with disabilities, such as paralysis,...
Curated Video
Social Security
When times get tough, Social Security provides a vital financial lifeline for U.S. citizens in need. But how did this revolutionary legislation come into being and what benefits does it provide?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
US Senator Chris Murphy - Gun Safety
Chris Murphy, the junior United States Senator for Connecticut, has dedicated his career to public service as an advocate for Connecticut families. Senator Murphy has been a strong voice in the Senate fighting for job...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
US Senator Chris Murphy -Teachers Make a Difference - Oliver Gorham
Chris Murphy, the junior United States Senator for Connecticut, has dedicated his career to public service as an advocate for Connecticut families. Senator Murphy has been a strong voice in the Senate fighting for job...
Big Think
Who is getting rich off you? The insidious big data economy. | Rita Gunther McGrath
Where is your data now? Follow the money. - Your day to day actions on the Internet give businesses personal data that turns you into an ad target – or the opposite. - Facebook, for example, allowed landlords to block demographic groups...
National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
How To: Talk To Your Doctor
Here is another great how-to video offered by Mary Allison Cook for those who require use of a wheelchair. Cook offers tricks she has learned over the years to create a positive doctor's visit.
National Geographic
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. not only paved the way for African American citizens' civil rights, he created an example for women's groups, Hispanic groups, and groups with disabilities to fight for their rights as well. Learn more with a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Advocacy for People With Disabilities: Becoming Helen Keller
This resource from the AMERICAN MASTERS documentary Becoming Helen Keller features Keller's work around social justice and the disability movement. Using video, discussion questions, teaching tips, and activities, students explore how...
PBS
Pbs: Pov: Freedom Machines: Technology Transforming Lives
Explore the impact of technological innovation on society, and explore various assistive technologies that might benefit the local community. Analyze and describe the needs of people with physical disabilities.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The History of Special Education and Reform: Becoming Helen Keller
Learn about Helen Keller's work toward special education and reform in this video from the AMERICAN MASTERS documentary Becoming Helen Keller. Using video, discussion questions, teaching tips and an activity focused the Individuals with...