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Direct linkJessica Nicole Nickels – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Employment fosters social and emotional development in addition to providing greater financial independence. This action research study aimed to address a problem of practice for a semi-rural district in Southwest Washington State to improve transition programming for students receiving special education services. In rural and semi-rural areas,…
Descriptors: Employers, Employees, Experience, Rural Areas
Peer reviewedJordan M. Lukins; Susan Szendrey – Journal of Museum Education, 2024
Organizations such as zoos and museums offer educational experiences, along with opportunities for leisure and enjoyment, which should not be denied due to lack of access. In this case study, we present a process through which professionals in disability-related fields collaborated with a local community zoo to improve accessibility and inclusive…
Descriptors: Recreational Facilities, Inclusion, Accessibility (for Disabled), Educational Facilities
Gonzales, Linda Tonsing – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1992
Reviews the independent living movement from its inception after World War II. Discusses current issues pertinent to rural independent living, funding sources, the role of research and training centers, and the outlook on crucial independent living issues for the 1990s. Emphasizes the concept of "consumer control" (participative decision…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Financial Support, Independent Living, Participative Decision Making
Hirsch, Karen – 1991
This paper describes the Disability Rights and Independent Living movements, and advocates for increased awareness and leadership. The Independent Living Movement started at the University of California in the 1960s when a group of severely disabled students organized a place where they could live independently. Despite their education and…
Descriptors: Activism, Advocacy, Disabilities, Employment Opportunities
Download full textDwyer, Kathy, Ed.; Spas, Diana, Ed. – 1991
This document summarizes a conference sponsored by the Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities (Rural Institute). The Rural Institute is a center for interdisciplinary, multi-organizational research, service, and training projects aimed toward improving the lives of persons with disabilities who live, work, and recreate in…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Federal Legislation
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1993
This congressionally mandated report deals with Fiscal Year 1992 activities of the National Council on Disability. It outlines the mission of the National Council on Disability, lists members and staff, and summarizes the year's programs. The Council held hearings and forums on financing of assistive technology, Americans with Disabilities Act…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advisory Committees, American Indians, Annual Reports
