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Sharp, Jane; Rodas, Elizabeth Rivera; Sadovnik, Alan R. – Afterschool Matters, 2012
Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires accommodations for individuals with disabilities in community settings, many out-of-school time (OST) programs struggle to successfully support youth with special needs. Programs that fully include children with special needs are less available for school-age children and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, After School Programs, Special Needs Students, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Crudden, Adele; McBroom, Lynn W.; Skinner, Amy L.; Moore, J. Elton – 1998
A survey of 166 employed persons with visual impairments investigated major barriers to employment, how these barriers were overcome, and their perceptions on why they were successful in overcoming barriers when many individuals are not successful. Results of the survey indicate that the primary barriers to employment were employer attitudes,…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Delivery Systems
Walker, Sylvia; And Others – 1996
This study reviewed the literature on and conducted three national surveys concerning delivery of services to people with disabilities from minority backgrounds. The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are reviewed, with a focus on initiatives to serve persons with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. A review of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems, Disabilities