WorksheetsRA and 504 Timeline
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is another fight that occurred in the country besides the fight for desegregation and equal rights for people of color?
The fight for women's rights
The fight for environmental protection
The fight for desegregation and equal rights for people with disabilities
The fight for animal rights
What does the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibit?
Discrimination against people with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance
Discrimination against people based on race
Discrimination against people based on gender
Discrimination against people based on age
What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act define?
The rights of individuals with disabilities to participate in, and have access to, program benefits and services
The rights of individuals with disabilities to receive financial aid
The rights of individuals with disabilities to receive medical care
The rights of individuals with disabilities to receive housing benefits
What nickname was lovingly given to Camp Jened by the campers and counselors?
"Freedom Camp"
"Crip Camp"
"Hope Camp"
"Unity Camp"
What did the campers and counselors of Camp Jened fight for?
Better food at the camp
Changes in favor of accessibility across the country
More recreational activities
Longer camp sessions
Why was the Rehabilitation Act of 1971 vetoed?
Due to lack of public support
Due to financial concerns
Due to political disagreements
Due to legal issues
Who was the President of the Disabled in Action (DIA) during the protests?
Judy Heumann
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rosa Parks
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was one of the main tactics used by the Disabled in Action (DIA) during their protests?
Writing letters to the government
Blocking busy streets
Organizing charity events
Holding silent vigils
What ironic situation did the police encounter when trying to arrest the protesters?
The police cars were not handicap accessible
The protesters were too numerous to arrest
The police did not have enough handcuffs
The police were unable to find the protesters
What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibit?
Discrimination based on race
Discrimination based on gender
Discrimination based on disability
Discrimination based on age
What was one of the problems faced by people with disabilities despite the Rehabilitation Act?
They were not given fair chances at getting jobs
They were not allowed to vote
They were not given access to education
They were not allowed to own property
How long did the disability rights activists occupy/sit-in the federal building in San Francisco in April 1977?
10 days
15 days
25 days
30 days
Which president's administration agreed to the demands of the disability rights activists in 1977?
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
What is the overall purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
To make American Society more accessible to people with disabilities
To provide financial aid to disabled individuals
To create more job opportunities for everyone
To improve healthcare facilities
What was the purpose of the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) passed in 2008?
To broaden the definition of disability
To reduce the number of disabled individuals
To increase funding for disability programs
To create new disability rights organizations
