Browsing by Author "James, Jessica"
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Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better: Maintaining Inclusion Through Disability Awareness
James, Jessica (2014-10-02)Individuals who live with disabilities or developmental delays are usually perceived and labeled negatively by the media. Examples of negative labels include “wheelchair bound,” “retarded,” “handicapped,” and “crippled”. ... -
How has DNA identification and forensic science changed criminal investigations over time?
James, Jessica (2015-04-10)Before the discovery of DNA, eyewitness testimony and fingerprints were almost all the legal system had for identifying perpetrators. Improvements in eyewitness and fingerprint identification continue, yet the analysis of ... -
"I am a Person, Not a Disability": Acknowledging the Talents of Individuals with Disabilities and Debunking Stereotypes
James, Jessica (2013-09-19)Abstract: According to the ARC, an estimated 54 million Americans live with a disability. These people constitute the nation's largest and most diverse minority group. What sets this minority group apart from the others ...