Trisston Wright Burrows
Ms. Wheelchair America/Alabama 2005
Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, President George Bush signed the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). I encourage you to visit some of the websites
listed below, or just Google “Americans with Disabilities Act” for more information. Read
about the purpose and history behind this historical event. It is said
that some people are born with a disability, others become disabled through an
injury or illness, and the rest will become disabled as a result of
aging. Everyone can benefit by learning more about ADA.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
ADA Toolkit
“People First Language”
Like other
minorities, the disability community has developed this preferred
terminology. I encourage you to visit some of the
websites listed below, or just Google “People First Language” for more
information. Everyone can benefit by learning more about People First
Language.
People First Language-Resources
Disability News and Information
Disability Scoop
ADA Toolkit
“People First Language”
