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Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disability | A disability is an inability to do something, a diminished capacity to perform in a specific way (an impairment) |
| Handicap | A handicap is a disadvantage imposed on an individual . |
| Special education | Special education means specifically designed instruction that meets the unusual needs of an exceptional student and that requires special materials, teaching techniques, equipment, and / or facilities. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | This act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities that are like those provided to individuals on the basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion. |
| Litigation | Lawsuits or court decisions |