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Westling, David L.; Kelley, Kelly R. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Data from previous studies are presented that demonstrate that community living for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has improved in recent years, but that living in one's own home by these individuals is still a very rare outcome. Literature is presented that explains how living arrangements for adults with IDD have…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Independent Living, Intervention, Civil Rights Legislation
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Ryan, Susan M.; Nauheimer, Jeanne M.; George, Cassandra L.; Dague, E. Bryan – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2017
In this three-year qualitative study we investigated the experiences and perspectives of university undergraduate students who were peer mentors for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in a postsecondary education certificate program at a public university in the northeastern United States. The findings were…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Mentors, Developmental Disabilities, Undergraduate Students
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Harrison, Judith R.; Bunford, Nora; Evans, Steven W.; Owens, Julie Sarno – Review of Educational Research, 2013
Educational policies mandate the consideration of accommodations so that students with disabilities become proficient in the objectives outlined by state academic content standards and demonstrate proficiency on high-stakes assessments. However, neither policies nor empirical research provide sufficient guidance for educators to effectively select…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Testing Accommodations, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional Disturbances
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Turingan, Maria; Neault, Lynn C. – 1997
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of an effort to evaluate staff development and disability education efforts, the colleges in California's San Diego Community College District undertook focus group evaluations of key campus constituents in fall 1997. At the district's San Diego City College, focus…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Attitudes, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Colleges
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
Armstrong, William B.; Lewis, Mary; Neult, Lynn C. – 1996
In compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and as part of an effort to evaluate staff development and disability education efforts, the colleges in California's San Diego Community College District undertook focus group evaluations of key campus constituents in fall 1996. At the district's Miramar College, focus groups were…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Attitudes, Assistive Devices (for Disabled)