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Direct linkJohnson, Christopher – American School & University, 2007
When students think about the obstacles they must overcome to get into a school, most probably are thinking in terms of SATs, ACTs or other entrance exams. However, for students with disabilities, the obstacles they face often are literal ones: manual doors. Accommodating those with disabilities or physical limitations is one reason for schools to…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Educational Facilities Improvement, School Construction, Educational Facilities Design
McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 2001
Discusses making the World Wide Web accessible to people with physical disabilities. Includes Web site design; text alternatives for graphic elements; Web sites that help construct accessible Web pages; software packages to improve accessibility; accessible electronic resources in libraries; and the Americans with Disabilities Act and standards…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Design Requirements
Peer reviewedTripp, April; Zhu, Weimo – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2005
Federal legislation has influenced the practice of physical education for students with disabilities for over 30 years. The purpose of this article is to create greater awareness and understanding relative to the laws concerning the assessment of fitness and motor skills of students with disabilities. The article reviews the intentions and…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Change, Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation
Layton, Carol A.; Lock, Robin H. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
Within the United States, public schools are required to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) standards mandated by federal law. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) are challenged to interpret information presented by students for eligibility documentation in light of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Eligibility, Federal Legislation, Evaluation
