Guaranteed Rights : The Legislation that Protects Youth with Special Needs
by Esherick, JoanFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Mason Crest
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $26.20
Rent Textbook
Select for Price
New Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eTextbook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
Discusses the passage and enforcement of laws protecting young people with special needs and examines how such laws relate to education, medical care, and equal access to jobs, public places, and social services.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | 7 | (4) | |
| 1. Defining Special Needs | 11 | (18) | |
| 2. A History of Discrimination: Why We Need Laws to Protect Those with Special Needs | 29 | (16) | |
| 3. The Law Today: The Right to Appropriate Education | 45 | (18) | |
| 4. The Law Today: Access to Jobs and Public Places and Services | 63 | (24) | |
| 5. The Law Today: The Right to Appropriate Medical Care | 87 | (16) | |
| 6. Not in It Alone: Reaching Potential in a Changing World | 103 | (16) | |
| Further Reading | 119 | (1) | |
| For More Information | 120 | (4) | |
| Glossary | 124 | (2) | |
| Index | 126 |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.