SPED 64 - Disability & The Law

Institution:

Foothill College

Subject:

Description:

Legal rights of the disabled, beginning with historical roots of the disability movement in the United States. Earliest to current legislation governing access to education, employment, public and private facilities. Legal definitions of disability. Brings student up to the present with federal, state and local legal mandates and explores in detail the Americans With Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Act and California Special Education Law using case studies and current actions in the court system. Four hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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