2. When most people think of the word
“disability” they immediately picture
someone in a wheelchair. But there are many
different types of disability.

3.  people who are blind or partially sighted
 people with learning or intellectual
disabilities
 people who are deaf or hearing impaired
 people with a physical disability
 people with long term illnesses
 people with mental health or
psychological difficulties
 people with an acquired brain injury

4. Protects people with a disability from being
discriminated against in areas such as:
o Employment
o State and Local government
o Public places
o Commercial facilities
o Transportation
o telecommunication

5. Enforces laws to protect people with disabilities:
 It is illegal to discriminate and not hire
someone because of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age &
disability

6.  Establishesminimum wage & overtime pay
 $7.25 per hour & Over 40 hours = 1.5 x

7.  Protectsdisabled people from discrimination
in Federal programs

8.  Requires public schools to provide a free and
appropriate public education to all children
in the least restrictive environment
 Alsorequires public schools
to develop IEP’s for each child

9.  IndividualPlan of Employment is a written
plan for students vocational goal & services

10.  TheAct aims to increase the quality of
technical education in order to help the
economy

11.  On going process to help people with
disabilities.
 Help plan their future

12.  Protects the privacy of students records

13.  Turning 18: Child becomes a full legal adult
 May register to vote in U.S., State & Federal
elections
 Can join the military
 Get married
 Males register for
Selective Service

14. A federal agency of the United States that
regulates workplace safety and health