Lesson Number 4

ADA and Community Programs

This lesson covers the basis of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how the Act impacts community based programs and services for children with disabilities. The lesson also provides information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and correlate principles of the IDEA to community based programs and services for children.

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Resource and Study Media for this Lesson:

UCP Video

Barriers to Home and Community Living: Part 1

Isolation of persons with disabilites in nursing homes and the effects of housing discrimination on the individual and the community.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spuIR6UwOkI

Barriers to Home and Community Living: Part 2

Institutional Bias:? legal and bureaucratic barriers that prohibit persons with disabilities from receiving the living supports they need in their homes and communities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rFGZYCdtK8

Barriers to Home and Community Living: Part 3

Making opportunities available for affordable, accessible housing and universal design.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blqf9i_bTKo

Online Video Resources:

Rejoicing Spirits

Faith-based, Christian inclusive ministry

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b16d3fb3afebeef96154

NBC news story about an inclusive playground

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWLN0TvDUHo

Three special education teachers discuss benefits of inclusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH4B4aF3KbA&feature=related