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Age Discrimination: History and Trends for a Growing Issue in the Workforce.
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McFeely, David; Sherron, Todd – Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 1998
Summarizes the history of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and trends in judicial cases and legislation that have modified its interpretation and application. (SK)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Court Litigation, Federal Legislation, Labor Legislation
The Challenges of Training and Retraining Mature Learners.
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Ennis-Cole, Demetria; Allen, Jeff M. – Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 1998
Describes aging from physical, cognitive, social, and psychological perspectives; the accommodations needed in retraining older workers; technology issues; and successful corporate retraining programs. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Classroom Environment, Corporate Education, Job Training
Ageism: Implications for Vocational Special Needs Education.
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Sarkees-Wircenski, Michelle D. – Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 1998
Demographic trends indicate that more older adults will be involved in retraining and in the labor market. Special-needs students being prepared for work need to develop a balanced view of the aging process so they can work successfully with older adults. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Older Workers