Awareness and Legislation in the Disability Community

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What helped spread awareness of the protest around the nation and the world?

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the media

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DPN helped raise awareness about issues in the disability community which played a part in the passing of what major legislation?

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Front

March 11th students marched to the _______.

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Capitol Building

Front

At the end of 5, March 10th, what major event occurred?

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Zinser resigned

Front

What did students do on March 7th (day 2)?

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students shut down Gallaudet campus, students created 4 demands

Front

Gary Olsen led angry students to the Mayflower Hotel to interrupt the _______.

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board meeting

Front

Who was the first deaf president of Gallaudet University?

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I. King Jordan

Front

What triggered the protests at Gallaudet University in March 1988?

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appointing a hearing president

Front

What was the first law that was passed that helped protect people with disabilities in employment?

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The Rehab Act of 1973

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The Rehab Act of 1973 protected people with disabilities from discrimination when working for the _______.

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federal government