Age of Majority and Mental Retardation: A Position Statement of the Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Lindsey, Pam; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Guy, Barbara; Martin, James

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ERIC Number: EJ626342

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Publication Date: 2001

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Age of Majority and Mental Retardation: A Position Statement of the Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Lindsey, Pam; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Guy, Barbara; Martin, James

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v36 n1 p3-15 Mar 2001

This position statement of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities outlines federal regulations governing the transfer of legal rights to students with disabilities at the state-mandated age of majority. It discusses the importance of informed consent, self-determination and student involvement in transition planning. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Legal Responsibility, Mental Retardation, Personal Autonomy, Secondary Education, Self Determination, Student Participation, Student Rights, Transitional Programs, Young Adults

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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