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ERIC Number: EJ527707
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0704-7509
Educational Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Canada and the United States.
Gurp, S. van
B.C. Journal of Special Education, v20 n1 p5-13 Jul 1996
This article reviews the history of educational programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Canada and the United States. It notes the educational options now offered, ranging from separate schools to full integration in public school programs. The greater recognition of American Sign Language and the activism of the deaf community are also discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, American Sign Language, Deafness, Delivery Systems, Educational History, Educational Opportunities, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries, Hearing Impairments, Partial Hearing, Program Development, Student Placement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Canada; United States