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| Exceptional Children | 4 |
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| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
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| Rehabilitation Act 1973 | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDybwad, Gunnar – Exceptional Children, 1980
The author points out that much of the controversy regarding mainstreaming, normalization, and the least restrictive environment stems from oversimplification and lack of knowledge of the significant historical development behind these concepts. Changes in public awareness, legislation, and pioneering efforts in educating the disabled are traced…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, History, Legislation
Peer reviewedLaVor, Martin L.; Duncan, Jack C. – Exceptional Children, 1974
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Services, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Government Role
Peer reviewedAiello, Barbara – Exceptional Children, 1976
Thirty special educators were interviewed and asked to identify milestone events and pioneers in special education and to describe the development and role of teacher education, research, and The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) over the years. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, History
Peer reviewedMelcher, John W. – Exceptional Children, 1976
Early attitudes toward the handicapped are reviewed, the history of special education is traced, and speculations on future law and litigation relating to handicapped children are presented. (SBH)
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Court Litigation, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
