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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 13
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Encouraging the Development of Disability Allies
Evans, Nancy J.; Assadi, Jennifer L.; Herriott, Todd K.
New Directions for Student Services, n110 p67-79 Sum 2005
The authors advocate for a constructionist interpretation of disability, grounded in a social justice perspective, by discussing disability paradigms, factors that influence attitudes and attitude change regarding disability, and disability ally development and behaviors.
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Justice, Student Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Social Attitudes, College Students, Social Bias, Advocacy, Consciousness Raising, Student Personnel Services, Disabilities, Social Change
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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