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Peer reviewedStavis, Paul F. – Mental Retardation, 1989
Caselaw that functions as law until statutes are enacted has been characteristic of legal issues surrounding the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) diseases. In most cases such caselaw has protected the civil rights of persons with HIV/AIDS under established law as well as the traditions of Western…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Diseases
Peer reviewedCrocker, Allen C. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The special developmental needs of young children with congenital HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection require evaluation, training, therapy, and other supports. Such services should be guided by developmentalists in a child study center in close alliance with medical, educational, and community service providers. Concerns about the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Development, Delivery Systems, Diseases
Peer reviewedWhitney, Christopher K. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The hemophilia community has been deeply affected by the catastrophe of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The use of blood products that had first restored the potential for normal survival now bring the threat of AIDS infection and fear and discrimination from others. Strong leadership has come from the National Hemophilia Foundation.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Diseases, Medical Services
