ERIC Number: ED615724
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Sep
Pages: 17
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A Blueprint for Community Inclusion Strategies for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Washington, DC
Fahey, C.; Kingston Roche, M.; Shaewitz, D.
Institute for Educational Leadership
"A Blueprint for Community Inclusion Strategies for Youth with Developmental Disabilities in Washington, DC" provides a summary of comments and common themes among DC youth with disabilities and their families. This includes their top priorities, solutions to pressing issues, and ways that allies (individuals and organizations) can better support them. These priorities are foundations for a framework for policy and action steps that leaders, public institutions, and others can take to better engage and serve youth with disabilities in the District. [This report was prepared for the Washington, DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC).]
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion, Citizen Participation, Barriers, Youth, Individual Characteristics, Family Role, Resources, Mentors, Employment, Public Policy, Intellectual Disability, After School Programs, Children, Civics, Parent Participation, Public Schools, Charter Schools, Vocational Rehabilitation, Government Role
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Authoring Institution: Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)
Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
Grant or Contract Numbers: 2001DCSCDD04
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