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Download full textERIC Number: EJ1018886
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 5
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-1544-6751
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It's the Law! A Review of the Laws that Provide Americans with Access for All
Raimondo, Barbara
Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, v14 p4-8 2013
The United States is more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and people with disabilities today than it was 50, 20, or even 10 years ago. A variety of laws ensures equality in the treatment of deaf and hard of hearing people. Communication barriers have been addressed, and wider opportunities are available in education, employment, and community. The legislation that ensures accessibility is presented in this article.
Descriptors: Deafness, Screening Tests, Individualized Education Programs, Individualized Family Service Plans, Early Intervention, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, State Programs, Telecommunications, Television, Hearing Impairments, Partial Hearing, Public Schools, Private Schools
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Avenue NE, KS 3600, Washington, DC 20002. Tel: 800-526-9105; Tel: 202-651-5340; Fax: 202-651-5708; e-mail: odyssey@gallaudet.edu; Web site: http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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