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ERIC Number: EJ848858
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Oct
Pages: 3
Abstractor: ERIC
Reference Count: 5
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1541-6224
Women in History--Judy Heumann: Giving Voice and Creating Change
Hall, Sarah A.
Journal of Women in Educational Leadership, v6 n4 p235-237 Oct 2008
This article profiles Judy Heumann, who has spent her life as an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. She advocates for the full appropriate implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other related antidiscrimination legislation. Her ultimate goal is for people with disabilities "not to be seen as different, but as integrated, productive members of the community."
Descriptors: Disabilities, Females, History, Civil Rights, Disability Discrimination, Federal Legislation, Special Education, Accessibility (for Disabled)
ProActive Publications. 439 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. Tel: 717-290-1660; Fax: 717-509-6100; e-mail: info@proactivepublications.com; Web site: http://www.proactivepublications.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504); Americans with Disabilities Act 1990