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The Origins Of University Centers On Developmental Disabilities: Second Generation Expectations And Growth, Bryce Fifield, Marvin G. Fifield Oct 2021

The Origins Of University Centers On Developmental Disabilities: Second Generation Expectations And Growth, Bryce Fifield, Marvin G. Fifield

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

Part two of a two part publications tracing the evolution of University Centers on Disabilities. Originally University Affiliated Facilities evolved into University Affiliated Programs on disabilities. Early expectations outlined by President Kennedy's Committee on Mental Retardation grew as funding for disability services and programs became available. Key legislation, program developments and organizational decisions are described for the time frame of 1970 through 2000.


The Origins Of University Centers On Developmental Disabilities: Early Expectations And Legislation, Bryce Fifield, Marvin G. Fifield Aug 2020

The Origins Of University Centers On Developmental Disabilities: Early Expectations And Legislation, Bryce Fifield, Marvin G. Fifield

Developmental Disabilities Network Journal

This article describes the evolution and early expectations of university-based programs to serve people with disabilities. I describe the how the committee that President John F. Kennedy created to make recommendations about how to better serve people with mental retardation suggested university-based programs that would improve the science and provide training to professionals who work with this community. I describe the early legislation and program decisions that were made by stakeholders that created the first generation of University Affiliated Facilities and Programs to serve people with disabilities.


A Primer On Able Accounts, Christopher T. Mcgee, G. Alisa Ferguson Nov 2017

A Primer On Able Accounts, Christopher T. Mcgee, G. Alisa Ferguson

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Stuart Rome Lecture: Knocking Against The Rocks: Evaluating Institutional Practices And The African-American Boy, Theresa Glennon Jan 2002

The Stuart Rome Lecture: Knocking Against The Rocks: Evaluating Institutional Practices And The African-American Boy, Theresa Glennon

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

No abstract provided.


Foreword: "Children With Special Needs: The Intersection Of Health Care, Education & The Law", Susan P. Leviton Jan 2002

Foreword: "Children With Special Needs: The Intersection Of Health Care, Education & The Law", Susan P. Leviton

Journal of Health Care Law and Policy

This foreword was written as an introduction to the May 2001 symposium sponsored by the University of Maryland Law and Health Care Program entitled "Children with Special Needs: the Intersection of Health Care Education & the Law.


Rights For Developmentally Disabled Citizens: A Perspective For The 80s, H. Rutherford Turnbull Iii Oct 1981

Rights For Developmentally Disabled Citizens: A Perspective For The 80s, H. Rutherford Turnbull Iii

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.