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Define Variolation.
Early form of vaccination, introduced to the British American colonies to control smallpox.
What is Eugenics?
A pseudoscientific movement advocating for selective breeding to improve the genetic quality of a population, often leading to discrimination.
Define Ableism.
Discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.
Define Intersectionality.
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination.
What is a Resistor?
An electrical component that resists the flow of electric current.
What is a Pacemaker?
A medical device that uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart.
What is a Sonic Boom?
The sound associated with the shock waves created by an object traveling through the air faster than the speed of sound.
What is Blood Plasma?
The clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood that remains after red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other cellular components are removed.
Define reasonable accommodations.
Modifications or adjustments to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have equal opportunity.
What is a Viral Immunologist?
A scientist who studies the immune system's response to viral infections and develops strategies for prevention and treatment.
What is the significance of Tuskegee Institute?
Founded by Booker T. Washington to train Black nurses.
What is the significance of HBCUs?
HBCUs like Meharry, Howard, and Morehouse played a crucial role in training Black medical professionals.
What is the significance of Provident Hospital?
The first Black-owned hospital in the US, founded by Daniel Hale Williams.
What is the significance of the National Medical Association (NMA)?
Founded in 1895 to promote the interests of Black physicians and address health disparities.
What is the significance of HeLa cells?
Henrietta Lacks' cells have been crucial in countless medical breakthroughs.
What is the significance of community based healthcare systems?
They provided free community-based care, emphasizing early diagnosis.
What is the significance of the work of Mary Jackson?
Mary Jackson's work at NASA broke both racial and gender barriers.
What is the significance of the work of Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison's mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour was a milestone for African Americans and women in space exploration.
What is the significance of the ADA?
The ADA mandated accessibility requirements in public spaces and transportation.
What is the significance of the work of Charles Drew?
Revolutionized blood banking and transfusion techniques; developed methods for blood plasma storage and large-scale blood banks.
What was the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The ADA, passed in 1990, prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities, mandated accessibility requirements, and required employers to provide reasonable accommodations.
How did the ADA build upon civil rights legislation?
The ADA built upon civil rights legislative achievements that outlawed Jim Crow, expanding protections to people with disabilities.