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Direct linkLauren Blood; Francesca Ribenfors; Chris Hatton; Anna Marriott – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with learning disabilities have the right to choose where they live. However, evidence suggests people's choices are limited due to a shortage of housing. Methods: 200 Lives was a mixed methods research project, which evaluated supported living and residential care for people with learning disabilities in England; 107 people…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Disabilities, Residential Care, Civil Rights
Gerber, Paul J.; Batalo, Cecilia G.; Achola, Edwin O. – Dyslexia, 2012
The impact of employment laws pertaining to individuals with learning disabilities in Canada and dyslexia in the UK were investigated via the extant research literature. Currently, there is very little research in this area despite Canada and the UK having laws in effect for decades. Surprisingly, their laws have been revamped despite an absence…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Dyslexia, Foreign Countries
Blansett, Jim – Library Journal, 2008
In recent years, the Internet has become a digital commons of commerce and education. However, accessibility standards have often been overlooked online, and the digital equivalents to curb-cuts and other physical accommodations have only rarely been implemented to serve those with print disabilities. (A print disability can be a learning…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Visual Impairments, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedGrossman, Paul David – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
This article delineates legal protections prohibiting employment discrimination of individuals with learning disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Title V) and Americans with Disabilities Act (Title I) are described, fundamental concepts are discussed, and strategies are presented for ensuring that these laws are relied upon appropriately…
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation
Download full textWilliams, Shirley J. – 1998
As increasing numbers of students with disabilities enter the country's teacher education programs, violations of their civil rights are on the increase. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities at institutions which receive federal funds. Section 504 of the Act requires educational programs to…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, College Students, Disability Discrimination, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedAnderson, Peggy L.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1995
This article discusses aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which may be of particular interest to individuals with learning disabilities preparing for employment. Case studies are presented to illustrate applications of the ADA to typical workplace situations, and suggestions are given with regard to employment preparation…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation, Disability Discrimination
