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What sets the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apart from the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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While the employment regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are similar, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 specifically targets any programs that are funded by federal funds.

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Give an example of each of the two types of disabilities.

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Answers will vary but may include the following examples: Physical disability: Anything dealing with vision, hearing, or motor skills such as deafness, blindness, or cerebral palsy. Mental disability: Anything resulting from development or injury that affects cognitive abilities, like Down syndrome.

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Why are children more prone to be emotionally affected by a disability?

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Children with disabilities are particularly prone to discrimination from the very individuals and institutions with an obligation to protect them, including families, health and education services, and the state.

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