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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Disability Discrimination: Forty Years after Section 504 Impact on Higher Education 2013 © Laura Rothstein Professor of Law and Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Sports Highlights
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Sports Highlights
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Sports Highlights
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Movies
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Movies Eileen Heckart — best supporting actress for Butterflies are Free
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: TV Programs
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: TV Programs
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: TV Programs Masterpiece Theatre
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Popular Culture
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Popular Culture
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: International Events Vietnam War winding down
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: International Events Yom Kippur War in Israel
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: U.S. Political Events
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: U.S. Political Events Watergate Hearings
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Major Legal Developments Roe v. Wade
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Major Legal Developments San Antonio v. Rodriguez
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Major Personal Event
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law 1973: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Passes “No otherwise qualified individual with a disability… shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” Note: Original statute used “handicap” instead of “disability”
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Americans with Disabilities Act 1990: Expands coverage more broadly 1999: Supreme Court narrows definition of disability 2008: Congress returns to broad definition Photo : George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Definition of Disability Three part test –Substantial limitation to one or more major life activities –Record of such an impairment or –Regarded as having such an impairment Dan must be crazy!
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Key Principles of ADA & Section 504 Must have disability Must be otherwise qualified (Not pose a direct threat) Appropriate documentation Prohibits discrimination and requires reasonable accommodation
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Otherwise Qualified Southeastern Community College v. Davis
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Architectural Barriers
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Accommodations in Higher Education
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Learning and Related Disabilities Extra time for tests Reduced course load Transition to professional and graduate education
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Testing
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Documentation of Disability and Relationship to Accommodations
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Technology iPad, Kindle TM and other digital readers Websites Use of digital content Distance learning Electronic communications
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Mental Health Issues Danger to self? Dangerous Dan Depressed DianaDisruptive Doug
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Assistance and Emotional Support Animals
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Millennials Who are they? What are their behaviors? How should we respond?
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Returning Veterans PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Other injuries Documentation issues Assistance animals
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Sports and Athletics Title IX for students with disabilities?
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Food Service Issues Food sensitivities and allergies
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Shrinking Resources
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Laura Rothstein | Professor & Distinguished University Scholar | University of Louisville | Brandeis School of Law Final Thoughts “Knowledge is essential to understanding, and understanding should precede judging.”
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