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Advancements in Disability Rights and Social Equality Initiatives in the United States

Explore the evolution of disability rights in the US, from the early care initiatives to legal acts ensuring equality and accessibility. Witness the progress in education, independence, and societal integration for the disabled community. Learn about key social equality movements, from the Great Society programs to women's demands for equal opportunities and rights. Discover the impact of legislative acts like the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title IX on shaping a more inclusive and fair society.

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Advancements in Disability Rights and Social Equality Initiatives in the United States

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  1. Ch. 18-4 Rights for the Disabled • People began to pity the disabled and treat them with care • Goal was to help them lead normal lives • JFK strongly encouraged aid for the handicapped

  2. Education of the Handicapped Act 1966 • Improved the education of economically disadvantaged students • Helped low income children to have equal opportunities

  3. Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • Prohibits discrimination of disabled in any program funded by federal money • Requires handicapped access to all buildings

  4. Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 • Helps children with learning disabilities • Provides $$$ to assist those with a handicap • Early stages of Special Edu.

  5. Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 • Make American society more accessible • Required handicapped restrooms, doorways, elevators etc.

  6. Encouraging Independence • Activism by Disabled Veterans- Vietnam Vets. Began to require more accessible facilities • Deinstitutionalization- helped the mentally ill get out of the asylums and receive better care

  7. Mainstreaming • Goal was to integrate disabled persons into society • Students are attending school with everybody else • Assistance is given to those in need in order to level the playing field of opportunity

  8. LBJ and the Great Society • Lyndon B. Johnson was born a poor farmer in Texas • Served several years in Cong. • Goal was to end poverty with his “Great Society”

  9. Lyndon B. Johnson (D) 1963-1969

  10. War on Poverty • VISTA- similar to the Peace Corps but helped people in the U.S. and on reservations • Medicare- (OLD) healthcare for the elderly

  11. Medicaid- (Poor) health care for the poor • Head Start- helping children from poor backgrounds • Encouraged the Clean Air, and Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Act

  12. 24th Amend- banned the use of poll taxes in Fed. elections • LBJ programs greatly increased the cost of govt. • Many argued that it gives to much and led to the problems we have today

  13. LBJ is very similar to FDR in that the power of the federal government drastically increased during their presidencies • LBJ helped escalate the Vietnam Conflict which hurt his image

  14. Women’s Demands • Women were barred from high positions in businesses • They were paid less for the same job • Considered inferior

  15. Women wanted equal opportunities for everything • Title IX (1972)- equal treatment in schools for female staff and students • Greatly impacted college sports

  16. Title IX- More Women’s Sports

  17. National Organization for Women (NOW) • Goal was equal pay for equal work, child care centers • Led by Gloria Steinem • The Feminine Mystique- said weaker sex is capable of doing a man’s job

  18. Equal Rights Amendment • ERA- wanted equality for all under the law • 35 states approved it in 1977 • 1982- last year eligible still only 35 approved (need 38)

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