July 26th

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. Throughout the year the ADA National Network recognizes this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities.

Music Within

(U.S. 1945 – 1991; Health (disabilities; effects of early-life trauma); SEL: Disabilities; Work/Career; Moral-Ethical Emphasis: Respect; Citizenship) [14+]

Happy Feet

Talking and Playing for Growth

(SEL: Friendship; Courage; Self-Esteem; Disabilities; Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Respect; Caring) [5 – 8]

Harriet

(U.S. History 1812- 1865; African-American; Maryland; SEL: Human Rights; Female Role Model; Breaking Out; Courage; Disabilities; Moral/Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility) [13+]

The Miracle Worker

(Disabilities; Female Role Model; Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring; Subjects: Biography/Keller; U.S./1865 – 1913) [10+]

Warm Springs

(Courage; Disabilities; Ethical Emphasis: Responsibility; Caring; Subject: U.S./1913 – 1929; Biography; Georgia) [12+]

Dear Frankie

(Health, Literature; SEL: Disabilities, Mother/Son; Ethical: Trustworthiness; Caring) [12+]