Paper or Presentation-People with Special Needs Assignment Delivered as a formal

Paper or Presentation-People with Special Needs
Assignment Delivered as a formal paper with a minimum of 6 references (5-7 pages in APA format) or a PPT in Collaborate (6 references):
Awareness, respect, caring, and legislation have greatly changed how our nation treats individuals with special needs. These needs and or disabilities may be cognitive, emotional, or physical but must now be taken into consideration as never before. Provide a brief background of legislation that has been enacted to protect the special needs population and why the allied health professional must keep current with these laws.
Week 6 Written Assignment Rubric Paper Option
Quality of Content (80 Points)
___/20: An understanding of the many types of disabilities and legislation pertaining to this population is demonstrated (provide descriptions).
___/60: An overview of the models or strategies an allied health educator/professional would draw upon in working with special needs and/or disabilities is provided.
Quality of Writing (20 Points)
___/5: Format – Text meets APA/MSE standards.
___/5: Organization – Organization of paper demonstrates critical thinking. (Paper contains cover page, introduction, conclusion, headings, and effective transitions).
___/5: Precision – Student uses terminology and writes clearly and concisely.
___/5: Mechanics – Student spells, constructs sentences, and punctuates correctly.
Total: 100