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Educator Voices August 06 2025

Educator Voice: Creating a more accessible world through invention

Hear from Dr. Rory Cooper on how people of all ages can use invention to improve the lives of others and help build a better world

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Daily News Lesson February 18 2025

How Lois Curtis fought for equal rights for Americans with disabilities

Discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act through the lens of the life of an artist

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Lesson Plan January 19 2024

Lesson plan: Key economic issues concerning disability advocates

Learn about some of the most critical issues that people with disabilities face in the U.S.

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Daily News Lesson December 15 2022

New documentary follows first person diagnosed with autism

Hear about a new documentary that explores the lives of autistic Americans

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Daily News Lesson March 29 2022

Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur reflects on his historic victory for ‘CODA’

Discuss actor Troy Kotsur's hope for bridging deaf and hearing communities

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Lesson Plan December 03 2021

After the ADA, the fight for Americans with disabilities continues

Learn about the Americans with Disability Act and its legacy

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Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

A Brief But Spectacular take on the disability rights movement

Discuss one disability activists story and the concept of ableism

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Daily News Lesson July 29 2020

The Americans with Disabilities Act at 30 years: What comes next?

Learn about the ways the ADA has shaped life for Americans with disabilities and ways more change may still be needed.

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Daily Video June 12 2020

Coronavirus update: How states are preparing to reopen

Find out the latest updates on the coronavirus and how states are preparing to reopen.

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Daily Video July 24 2015

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago this week, President George H.W. Bush signed a bill protecting the civil rights of disabled Americans, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring their access to public spaces.

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