Descriptor
Source
Author
| Hirsch, Karen | 1 |
| Wehman, Paul, Ed. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Books | 1 |
| Collected Works - General | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Americans with Disabilities… | 2 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
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
Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1993
This book analyzes the effectiveness and implications for social change of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It outlines several issues--legal implications, physical accessibility, transportation options, employment opportunities, and recreation--that stimulate community action for full inclusion. Part I, titled "Definitions and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Career Development, Community Programs
