Intro to Disability Rights

​Introduction to Disability Rights

While you are now very familiar with the Civil Rights Movement, there is another important movement we must discuss-- The Disability Rights Movement. Before we begin, this lesson will introduce you to some of the topics we will discuss.

• Watch the videos on the next slides, then answer the questions.

​Introduction

Multiple Select

What is Maysoon Zayid's diagnosis?

• Cerebral Palsy

• Hearing Loss

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Polio

Multiple Select

What is Maysoon's father's motto?

• "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

• "Do or do not-- there is no try!"

• "You can do it! Yes you can can!"

• "Don't settle for average."

Multiple Select

Why did Maysoon not get the role of a girl with CP in college?

• They didn't think she could do the stunts.

• She was too afraid to audition.

• They said the other girl was better.

• She DID get the part!

Multiple Select

What was her argument when she was told she didn't get the role?

• "That's not fair!"

• "If I can't do the stunts, neither can the character!"

• "She doesn't deserve it!"

• "I quit!"

American Sign Language

​ An important part of the Disability Rights Movement includes the use of ASL. American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. With signing, the brain processes linguistic information through the eyes. The shape, placement, and movement of the hands, as well as facial expressions and body movements, all play important parts in conveying information.

​Use the visuals on the next slide to learn how to spell your name in ASL!

​When you are done, you can move on to your homework.

Multiple Select

What does this spell in ASL?

• LOVE

• KP

• JOY

• ASL