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Primary Sources and Picture Books: All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimentel and Nabi H. Ali
Album Description
The story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, a young advocate for the rights of Americans with disabilities leading up to and following the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour July 13, 1990
Teaching Notes
Short news story at the beginning of the broadcast about Congress passing the bill that would become the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour April 4, 1994
Teaching Notes
21:50-34:55 News story exploring the impact of ADA two years after its passing and the lack of implementation by some businesses.
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer 6-22-1999
Teaching Notes
Supreme Court rulings related to the Americans with Disabilities Act
2:48-3:10 Story Introduction
10:35-13:42 Supreme Court Cases Overview
13:43-24:30 Interviews related to ADA Supreme Court Findings
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer October 11, 2000
Teaching Notes
Supreme Court hearing related to states' rights and ADA
Direct Reference Links:
News Story Overview: https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip_507-8911n7z94b#at_414.73_s
News Story: https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip_507-8911n7z94b#at_1044.799_s
Focus; Disability Rights February 2, 2001
Teaching Notes
Audio interview with Laura Hershey, disability rights activist.
Approx. 48 min
PBS NewsHour; July 23, 2015
Teaching Notes
20:15 Beginning of News Story
25:10 Panel Discussion
35:20 End of Panel Discussion
Jennifer Keelan "Climbing the Capitol Steps for ADA"
Teaching Notes
4:25 total view time
Jennifer Keelan "Doing it For All the Disabled Kids"
Teaching Notes
3:16 Total Time
Jennifer Keelan "Getting Arrested at Age 7"
Teaching Notes
7:56 Total Time
Jennifer Keelan "No Magic Pill"
Teaching Notes
4:50 Total Time
Jennifer Keelan "Importance of ADA Awareness"
Teaching Notes
7:02 Total Time
Jennifer Keelan "Loss of Individuality and Proving Self-Worth"
Teaching Notes
5:49 Total Time
Jennifer Keelan "Making People Aware of ADA"
Teaching Notes
7:25 Total Time
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
