All the Way to the Top
Overview
Pair the picture book, All the Way to the Top, with primary sources to have students investigate the ideas behind the movement that made the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) possible and the motivations and character traits of a girl who was a part of that movement. After, students can investigate contemporary creatives and activists and/or current legislation related to the ADA and share what they learned with the class and their families.
Related Resources
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All the Way to the Top primary source set
TPS Teachers Network album -
Apple, creatives, and disability rights activists reflect on 30 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 22, 2020 -
Current legislation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Congress.gov
Grade
Elementary, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
activists, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, creatives, disability history, disability rights, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, legislation
Author
Tom Bober