What was the landmark legislation that prohibited discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the United States?
a) Civil Rights Act of 1964
b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
c) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
d) Equal Rights Amendment
Answer: b) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Which year was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law?
a) 1965
b) 1977
c) 1990
d) 2003
Answer: c) 1990
The 504 Sit-in of 1977 was a significant protest advocating for disability rights. Where did it take place?
a) Montgomery, Alabama
b) New York City, New York
c) Washington, D.C.
d) San Francisco, California
Answer: c) Washington, D.C.
Who was a notable advocate for people with disabilities and founded the Center for Independent Living?
a) Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Helen Keller
c) Judy Heumann
d) Rosa Parks
Answer: c) Judy Heumann
The Disability Rights Movement drew inspiration and strategies from which other civil rights movement?
a) Women’s Suffrage Movement
b) LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
c) Native American Rights Movement
d) African American Civil Rights Movement
Answer: d) African American Civil Rights Movement
“Deaf President Now” was a protest movement in 1988 advocating for what change?
a) Increased accessibility in public transportation
b) Equal pay for disabled workers
c) Deaf representation in educational leadership
d) Voting rights for people with disabilities
Answer: c) Deaf representation in educational leadership
The concept of “reasonable accommodations” for individuals with disabilities is a key principle of which legislation?
a) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
b) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
c) Fair Housing Act
d) No Child Left Behind Act
Answer: b) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Which organization played a crucial role in advocating for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
a) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
b) American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
c) Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
d) Planned Parenthood
Answer: c) Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
The landmark court case PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania established the right to education for children with disabilities. What year was this case decided?
a) 1954
b) 1969
c) 1975
d) 1982
Answer: b) 1969
The “504 Plan,” used in schools to provide accommodations for students with disabilities, is named after which legislation?
a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
b) Title II of the ADA
c) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
d) No Child Left Behind Act
Answer: a) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The “Olmstead v. L.C.” Supreme Court case addressed the rights of individuals with disabilities in what context?
a) Employment discrimination
b) Access to public transportation
c) Community-based living and institutionalization
d) Access to education
Answer: c) Community-based living and institutionalization
The Disability Rights Movement gained momentum in the United States during which decades?
a) 1920s and 1930s
b) 1950s and 1960s
c) 1970s and 1980s
d) 1990s and 2000s
Answer: c) 1970s and 1980s
What term refers to the process of moving individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living arrangements?
a) Mainstreaming
b) Inclusion
c) Deinstitutionalization
d) Integration
Answer: c) Deinstitutionalization
The “Justin Dart, Jr.” Award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to which cause?
a) LGBTQ+ rights
b) Disability rights
c) Racial justice
d) Environmental conservation
Answer: b) Disability rights
What is the primary goal of the Disability Rights Movement?
a) Political power
b) Financial gain
c) Full societal inclusion and equal rights
d) Special privileges
Answer: c) Full societal inclusion and equal rights
What is the “social model of disability”?
a) A medical perspective on disability
b) A perspective that focuses on the person’s impairments
c) A perspective that emphasizes the barriers in society that restrict disabled individuals
d) A perspective that suggests disability is solely caused by genetics
Answer: c) A perspective that emphasizes the barriers in society that restrict disabled individuals
Which organization played a key role in advocating for the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
a) National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
b) American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
c) National Organization on Disability (NOD)
d) American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Answer: c) National Organization on Disability (NOD)
What was the main purpose of the “Section 504” regulation within the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?
a) Ensuring accessibility in public transportation
b) Mandating wheelchair ramps in public places
c) Prohibiting discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs
d) Providing financial assistance to disabled individuals
Answer: c) Prohibiting discrimination based on disability in federally funded programs
The disability rights slogan “Nothing about us without us” emphasizes the importance of:
a) Financial independence
b) Political representation
c) Charitable donations
d) International cooperation
Answer: b) Political representation
The “ADA Amendments Act of 2008” aimed to:
a) Weaken the protections of the ADA
b) Expand the definition of disability and strengthen ADA protections
c) Limit the application of ADA in educational settings
d) Restrict employment opportunities for disabled individuals
Answer: b) Expand the definition of disability and strengthen ADA protections
Which President of the United States signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law?
a) Ronald Reagan
b) George H.W. Bush
c) Bill Clinton
d) George W. Bush
Answer: b) George H.W. Bush
The “504 Plan” is commonly associated with:
a) Healthcare reform
b) Disability accommodations in schools
c) Employment opportunities for disabled individuals
d) Transportation accessibility
Answer: b) Disability accommodations in schools
What does “ADA” stand for in the context of the Disability Rights Movement?
a) American Disability Alliance
b) Access for Disabled Americans
c) Americans with Disabilities Act
d) Advocacy for Disability Accommodations
Answer: c) Americans with Disabilities Act
Which disability rights advocate is known for his role in the “504 Sit-in” protest?
a) Justin Dart, Jr.
b) Ed Roberts
c) Bob Williams
d) Frank Bowe
Answer: d) Frank Bowe
“IDEA” is an acronym for:
a) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
b) Inclusion and Diversity for Equal Access
c) Integrated Disability Education Advocacy
d) International Disability Equity Act
Answer: a) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
a) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
b) Department of Education
c) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
d) Department of Justice (DOJ)
Answer: d) Department of Justice (DOJ)
What role did the “504 Sit-in” play in the Disability Rights Movement?
a) It led to the creation of the ADA
b) It highlighted the importance of inclusive education
c) It resulted in increased accessibility in public transportation
d) It was a significant protest that pushed for the enforcement of Section 504
Answer: d) It was a significant protest that pushed for the enforcement of Section 504
The Disability Rights Movement is closely linked to which broader societal principle?
a) Meritocracy
b) Inclusion
c) Paternalism
d) Segregation
Answer: b) Inclusion
What term refers to treating individuals with disabilities as capable of making their own decisions?
a) Paternalism
b) Self-determination
c) Segregation
d) Dependency
Answer: b) Self-determination
The “504 Sit-in” lasted for how many days?
a) 14 days
b) 26 days
c) 42 days
d) 60 days
Answer: c) 42 days
The “Rehabilitation Act of 1973” prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding. Which section of the act is particularly important for disability rights?
a) Section 302
b) Section 504
c) Section 702
d) Section 906
Answer: b) Section 504
What term refers to the process of integrating individuals with disabilities into mainstream educational environments?
a) Specialization
b) Mainstreaming
c) Exclusion
d) Segregation
Answer: b) Mainstreaming
The Disability Rights Movement has roots in which earlier movement focused on improving conditions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
a) Mental Health Movement
b) Civil Rights Movement
c) Deaf Rights Movement
d) Eugenics Movement
Answer: d) Eugenics Movement
The “504 Sit-in” took place at which federal building?
a) White House
b) Capitol Building
c) Department of Health and Human Services
d) Department of Education
Answer: c) Department of Health and Human Services
What principle states that people with disabilities should have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else?
a) Disability Compensation
b) Disability Privilege
c) Disability Equity
d) Disability Equality
Answer: d) Disability Equality
The Disability Rights Movement advocates for a shift from a medical model to what kind of model?
a) Empowerment model
b) Charity model
c) Social model
d) Dependency model
Answer: c) Social model
The “ADA Restoration Act” aimed to address issues related to:
a) Environmental conservation
b) Access to public transportation
c) Employment discrimination against people with disabilities
d) Discrimination against people with mental health disorders
Answer: c) Employment discrimination against people with disabilities
What term refers to making changes to the physical environment to ensure that it can be accessed and used by individuals with disabilities?
a) Reasonable accommodations
b) Disability awareness
c) Accessibility modifications
d) Universal design
Answer: d) Universal design
The concept of “intersectionality” recognizes that individuals with disabilities may also face discrimination based on what other factors?
a) Gender, race, and sexual orientation
b) Age, height, and weight
c) Nationality and religious beliefs
d) Education level and income
Answer: a) Gender, race, and sexual orientation
The “Justin Dart, Jr. Day” is observed annually to honor the contributions of an advocate for:
a) Racial justice
b) LGBTQ+ rights
c) Disability rights
d) Women’s rights
Answer: c) Disability rights
The “504 Sit-in” protested the lack of regulations and enforcement of Section 504 of which legislation?
a) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
b) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
c) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
d) No Child Left Behind Act
Answer: c) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The “ADA Coordinator” within organizations is responsible for:
a) Managing employee grievances
b) Coordinating charity events
c) Overseeing disability-related accommodations and compliance
d) Managing healthcare benefits
Answer: c) Overseeing disability-related accommodations and compliance
Which principle emphasizes that public entities must ensure that their communications and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities?
a) Integration
b) Universal design
c) Effective communication
d) Reasonable accommodations
Answer: c) Effective communication
“Assistive technology” refers to devices or tools that:
a) Replace human abilities with machines
b) Enable individuals with disabilities to perform tasks they couldn’t otherwise do
c) Exclusively benefit individuals with sensory disabilities
d) Are used exclusively in healthcare settings
Answer: b) Enable individuals with disabilities to perform tasks they couldn’t otherwise do
The concept of “reasonable accommodations” applies to which areas of life?
a) Only in educational settings
b) Only in the workplace
c) Public spaces, education, employment, and more
d) Solely in healthcare facilities
Answer: c) Public spaces, education, employment, and more
The “Curb Cut Effect” refers to the unintended positive consequences of improving accessibility for people with disabilities. What is one example of this effect?
a) Improved transportation options for disabled individuals
b) Enhanced accessibility for people using wheelchairs also benefits those pushing strollers
c) Increased availability of assistive technology
d) Greater awareness about disability rights
Answer: b) Enhanced accessibility for people using wheelchairs also benefits those pushing strollers
What event is celebrated annually on October 29th to promote awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce?
a) Disability Awareness Month
b) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
c) National Disability Employment Awareness Month
d) World Disability Day
Answer: c) National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The “504 Sit-in” played a significant role in the eventual signing of which landmark disability rights legislation?
a) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
b) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
c) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
d) No Child Left Behind Act
Answer: a) Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Disability Rights Movement contributed to the development of the “Independent Living Movement.” What is a core principle of the Independent Living Movement?
a) Dependence on government assistance
b) Integration of individuals with disabilities into institutional settings
c) Segregation of people with disabilities from the broader community
d) Self-determination and control over one’s own life
Answer: d) Self-determination and control over one’s own life
The Disability Rights Movement focuses on promoting equal rights and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in which areas?
a) Healthcare only
b) Education and employment only
c) All aspects of life, including education, employment, transportation, and more
d) Social activities only
Answer: c) All aspects of life, including education, employment, transportation, and more
