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Policies and Practice: A Review of Legislation Affecting Transition Services for Individuals With Disabilities
Author(s) -
Poppen Marcus,
Alverson Charlotte Y.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
new directions for adult and continuing education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0717
pISSN - 1052-2891
DOI - 10.1002/ace.20300
Subject(s) - legislation , legislature , politics , transition (genetics) , adult education , public relations , political science , postsecondary education , education act , economic growth , higher education , special education , psychology , public administration , pedagogy , law , economics , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Abstract This chapter examines legislative actions throughout the past century that have influenced education and employment for individuals with disabilities while discussing ways that these actions reflect the broader social, political and economic goals of the American education system, and implications for individuals with disabilities who participate in adult education programs.