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Wilson, Wesley J.; Theriot, Elizabeth A.; Richards, K. Andrew R.; Trad, Alyssa M.; Schriner, Lauren – Quest, 2021
Adapted physical activity-based service-learning programs that pair kinesiology and physical education preservice professionals alongside people with impairments are common across college and university settings. It is critical, however, that these programs be developed in a way that meets the needs and educational interests of both university and…
Descriptors: Kinesiology, Physical Education, Disabilities, Higher Education
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Bolourian, Yasamine; Zeedyk, Sasha M.; Blacher, Jan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Relatively limited research has been devoted to understanding the postsecondary experience from the students' perspectives. In the current study, individual interviews were conducted with university students with autism spectrum disorder (n = 13) and students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (n = 18) to investigate likely factors…
Descriptors: Educational Experience, Higher Education, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Tymitz-Wolf, Barbara – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1984
The need for special education faculty development is emphasized and factors contributing to faculty development failure (including arbitrary agendas and lack of incentives) and to success (such as systematic planning and programing and institutional support) are considered. A listing of administrative and individual/group options is presented.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Professional Continuing Education
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Ling, Bin; Allison, Colin; Nicholl, James Ross; Moodley, Luke; Roberts, Dave – International Journal on E-Learning, 2007
Disabled students require full access to the higher education curriculum without suffering from discrimination due to their disability. This is a simple ethic of civilised societies, but is also increasingly becoming a legal imperative. In a relatively small number of cases access may mean accommodating manifest physical impairments such as those…
Descriptors: Institutional Environment, Information Transfer, Disabilities, Special Needs Students
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Sutherland, Doris J.; Castleberry, Michael S. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1985
Analysis of 16 master's level programs newly funded in FY 1983 was undertaken via an instrument designed to measure indicators of quality. All grant applications contained at least 72 percent of the indicators of quality; 40 items were present in 75 percent of the grants examined. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Graduate Study, Grants, Higher Education
McKay, Elizabeth R. – 1978
The dissertation presents a plan for the compliance of William Rainey Harper College with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Chapter 1 discusses the background and significance of the plan and identifies major issues (such as the institution's commitment to nondiscrimination of the handicapped), defines terms, and cites limitations and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Evaluation
Fonosch, Gail G.; And Others – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1982
Career education needs of disabled college students must include removing architectural barriers, training career counselors, and developing innovative programs. The career planning approach at California State University, Northridge is described in terms of services for all students as well as those for disabled students. (CL)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Building Design, Career Education, College Students
Higher Education Funding Council for England, Bristol. – 2000
The report evaluates a special initiative of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Department of Education of Northern Ireland (DENI) in 1996-1997 and 1998-1999 to encourage institutions to develop high quality provisions for students with disabilities and to increase the participation in higher education of students…
Descriptors: College Students, Disabilities, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Shumer, Robert – New Directions for Higher Education, 2001
Explains how professors can engage disabled students in service learning, noting that such students are good candidates for providing service to others. Discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities as recipients of service, individuals with disabilities as service providers, and practical advice for developing…
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, Disabilities, Higher Education
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Slade, Jill Conoley; Conoley, Colleen Wyatt – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
Multicultural education in teacher preparation programs seeks to sensitize preservice special education teachers to individual differences attributable to culture or ethnicity. Described are the goals and objectives of a multicultural module; teaching strategies; module evaluation; resources used; and such learning techniques as fishbowl…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnicity
Young, Pamela R. – 1983
A project at Fort Lewis College (Durango, Colorado) was designed to reconceptualize elementary and secondary teacher preparation programs by infusing special education content so graduates would be prepared to provide instruction for individual differences mandated by mainstreaming legislation. In Phase I, curriculum was developed based on…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Amerson, George T.; Kachur, Donald – 1980
The paper describes the competency based, field centered Illinois State University Dean's Grant Project designed to exemplify interdisciplinary efforts among university faculty, parents, school personnel, community agencies and organizations, and other child advocates as well as to upgrade regular teacher education so that all children can be…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Higher Education
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Bowen, Ella M. – Action in Teacher Education, 1980
Schools are experiencing difficulty in addressing the needs of the disadvantaged, handicapped, and those with limited English ability. Several preservice and inservice programs and research activities concerning the preparation of vocational and special needs personnel are described. (JD)
Descriptors: Career Education, Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Higher Education
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Schuck, Judy; Kroeger, Sue – New Directions for Student Services, 1993
Examines the current state of higher education programs for students with disabilities. Defines essential program standards and components, and explores related service delivery issues. Makes recommendations for student services professionals who strive for full participation by people with disabilities in all institutions of higher education.…
Descriptors: College Students, Disabilities, Higher Education, Program Design
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Kroeger, Sue; Schuck, Judy – New Directions for Student Services, 1993
Assesses the accomplishments in assisting students with disabilities over the past two decades. Outlines the critical issues for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Defines disability and access, and examines ways to organize and structure services, fund accommodations, evaluate services, and collaborate with faculty. (RJM)
Descriptors: College Students, Disabilities, Higher Education, Program Development
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