Joanne R. Pompano
Objective: To gain knowledge of the issues of privacy rights for the disabled
Goals: 1. Students will research issues that are of concern to disabled individuals including
Materials: Copies of federal laws and amendments:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and The Americans with Disabilities Act.
Procedure: The teacher will introduce some of the issues of privacy through discussion with the class and through readings. Groups of 4-6 students will be formed.
Each group will receive a suggested reading list. However, they will also develop their own reading lists. They will also be encouraged to use the Internet to conduct research.
Each group will choose one privacy issue. Each group will select a privacy issue and will research the topic and prepare for debating the issue.
Issues for debate:
1. The privacy issues concerning computerized data banks including distribution of this information to employers, associates, government agencies and merchandisers
2. The privacy issues concerning confidentiality of medical and educational records.
3.The privacy issues of genetic enhancement and unimpeded rights about reproduction, including decisions as to whether fetuses should be tested and corrected for handicaps
4. To explore issues such as the non-medical use of medical and genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and schools
5. the special problems of confidentiality in school settings