American with Disabilities Act
In 1991 the American with Disabilities Act was implemented across the United States. Deaf individuals do not consider themselves disabled; however, they benefit from legislations created to end discrimination against disabled people. Discuss in detail how these conflicting beliefs can lead to feelings of empowerment and equality among the American Deaf community, while at the same time further imbed within mainstream society attitudes of paternalism and audism towards the American Deaf community? PURPOSE OF PAPER: To apply information learned from the course to an analysis of how one can be ethical responsible in their understanding and interactions with Deaf who are seen as both disabled and different. THINGS TO INCLUDE: Write a MLA style research paper. In your paper you should talk about each of the following issues as you try to explain how being labeled “disabled” is both a good thing and a bad thing for the Deaf community: -What the ADA is? -How the American Deaf community benefits from the ADA? -Explain empowerment as it applies to the American Deaf Community. -Explain “audism” and how it affects Deaf. -Explain the conflicts that arise within the American Deaf Community of being seen as both a distinct culture/a linguistic minority and a disabled group. -Include five sources and a works cited page.