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ERIC Number: EJ637162
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0274-9483
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Beyond Broken Promises: Reflections on Eliminating Barriers to the Success of Minority Youth with Disabilities.
Simon, Marlene
Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), v26 n3 p200-03 Fall 2001
This article discusses the discrimination faced by minority youth with disabilities. Federal legislation promoting equality of opportunity for all students is reviewed and the lack of true educational equality is lamented. The article emphasizes the need to prepare minority youth with disabilities as they transition into adults. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Disabilities, Educational Discrimination, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Minority Group Children, Secondary Education, Self Determination, Student Empowerment, Transitional Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Special Series: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners: Issues and Practices.