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The Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans With Disabilities Act

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This two-part series explains the Americans With Disabilities Act and how it applies to postsecondary education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The series is narrated by current CEO of NAD Howard Rosenblum. The series is also presented in American Sign Language.

Man in suit signs with hands crossed at his chest. Title card reads, "Definition of 'Disability.' " Text on screen reads, "Other types of disabilities defined under A, D, A. Regarded as having such an impairment." Caption. That person is protected under the A, D, A.
The Americans With Disabilities Act
Episode 1
33 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT
Man in a suit signs with both hands. Title card reads, "Are All Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students Protected by the A, D, A?" Text on screen reads, "Disability equals physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Physical impairment includes deaf and hard of hearing." Caption. Does the A, D, A protect all deaf and hard of hearing students?
The Americans With Disabilities Act
Episode 2
22 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT