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Post-Secondary Access For Individuals With Psychological Disabilities: An Analysis Of Federal Rulings And Institutional Philosophies, Policies, And Practices, John Edwards Chaffin
Post-Secondary Access For Individuals With Psychological Disabilities: An Analysis Of Federal Rulings And Institutional Philosophies, Policies, And Practices, John Edwards Chaffin
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This study was a qualitative investigation, with demographic quantitative features, of post-secondary educational access and legal guidelines for individuals with psychological disabilities. Although disability laws have positively influenced post-secondary educational attitudes and practices relative to accommodating many individuals with disabilities, prevailing stigmas regarding mental illness have discouraged the equal access to higher education for individuals with psychological disabilities. Little research concentrating on this area was found.
Thirty-six relevant legal case decisions, focusing on a variety of realms of higher education, were scrutinized. The policies, procedures, and practices of six Southeastern United States universities were analyzed through official documents and participant …
Grandfamilies--Grandchildren Raised By Grandparents: Impact On Students And School Services, Oliver Wayne Edwards
Grandfamilies--Grandchildren Raised By Grandparents: Impact On Students And School Services, Oliver Wayne Edwards
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Historically, some grandparents have had to assume the responsibility for raising their grandchildren. More recently, with increasing frequency grandparents are serving as full-time surrogate parents to their grandchildren.
The term "grandfamily" was coined by this researcher to identify families where children are raised by grandparents. "Supergrands" are the grandparents and "grandkin" are children in these families. Supergrands who raise their grandkin tend to have elevated levels of stress that negatively impact their well-being. Grandkin tend to develop problems with attachment and establishing social networks, which can lead to poor psychological adjustment. School personnel believe grandkin evidence behavioral problems and occupy …