Americans with Disabilities Act DVD
Americans with Disabilities Act
This two-part DVD explains the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it applies to postsecondary education for students
who are deaf or hard of hearing.
This DVD is narrated by Chicago attorney Howard A. Rosenblum, whose practice focuses on disability rights and special education.
Part one, "The Basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act", explains the history of the ADA, including its passage,
its definitions of disability, and its recent Amendment Act. The ADA’s four sections- Employment, Public Entities,
Public Accommodations and Telecommunications- are discussed, along with information on the various federal agencies
responsible for enforcing ADA laws.
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Part two, "The Americans with Disabilities Act and the College Years", explains how the ADA applies to postsecondary
education by clarifying differences between the ADA and other legislation, such as the Individuals with Disabilities
Act, which applies to K-12 education. It also discusses how the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may impact
postsecondary faculty and staff, reviews how students who are deaf and hard of hearing may be protected by the ADA,
and shows how the law impacts access and accommodations (physical, programs and activities) as well as the provision
of equipment (e.g. visual alerts, hearing devices and telecommunications). Services that postsecondary institutions
need to provide to students are outlined, including interpreting, captioning and notetaking services. It also reviews
how postsecondary students may effectively request services and advocate for themselves.
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The DVD is in American Sign Language, with voice over and open captioning.
This video is provided for educational and information purposes only and is not legal advice. This video should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.
This video was produced by PEPNet with the assistance of Equip for Equality, which is the nonprofit agency designated by Illinois as its Protection and Advocacy entity. Neither Equip for Equality nor its employee, Howard A. Rosenblum, are providing or intend to provide legal advice in this video.
