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Direct linkShaw, Aubrey Hope; Stoll, Sharon Kay – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2023
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the limitations of law interpretations and policy regulations as they pertain to inclusion and exclusion of people with physical disabilities in physical education. We believe interpretation of the law has professional implications that must be addressed. Specifically, the ideal and the reality of the laws…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Physical Disabilities, Physical Education, Students with Disabilities
Download full textLeake, David W.; Stodden, Robert A. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2014
Over the past half century higher education in the United States has been challenged to develop and implement policies and practices that effectively promote the access, retention, and graduation of diverse underrepresented populations. One of these populations is comprised of individuals with disabilities, whose equal access to higher education…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Disabilities, Disproportionate Representation, Educational Legislation
Solovieva, Tatiana I.; Bock, Jeremy M. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2014
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities are guaranteed access to all postsecondary programs and services. The purpose of this study, conducted by the Center for Excellence in Disabilities, was to evaluate the current status of a major university's web accessibility. The results indicated that in 2011 only 51% of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Universities, Web Sites
Arnhold, Robert; Young, Lauren; Lakowski, Terri – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
Part I of the feature describes the historical path of the Dear Colleague Letter and discusses the specific road to this landmark guidance, what it means, and how the leadership and action of the Office for Civil Rights will pave the way for students with disabilities to participate in sports the same way that Title IX has enabled participation…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Athletics
Silliman-French, Lisa; French, Ron – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2013
One of the major components in the development of quality extracurricular athletic (ECA) programs that involves the infusion of students who have been classified as educationally disabled is the preparation of effective, high-quality physical educators who will assume coaching positions (U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2012). These coaches…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Adapted Physical Education, Extracurricular Activities
Noonan-Day, Heidi L.; Jennings, Marianne M. – Journal of Legal Studies Education, 2007
Colleges and universities long ago made the necessary accommodations and structural changes necessary to allow students with physical impairments to attend and eventually complete their studies. Students with physical impairments enjoy a full range of accommodations. However, the issues of disability and accommodation continue to evolve as more…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Physical Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Colleges
