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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1030900
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Part I--The Historical and Legal Background Leading to the Office of Civil Rights "Dear Colleague Letter"
Arnhold, Robert; Young, Lauren; Lakowski, Terri
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v84 n8 p20-23 2013
Part I of the feature describes the historical path of the Dear Colleague Letter and discusses the specific road to this landmark guidance, what it means, and how the leadership and action of the Office for Civil Rights will pave the way for students with disabilities to participate in sports the same way that Title IX has enabled participation for women.
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Inclusion, Letters (Correspondence)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Rehabilitation Act 1973; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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