(1996). The Right to a Family Environment for Children with Disabilities. American Psychologist, v51 n12 p1239-45 Dec. In light of social science research that indicates substantial psychological benefits for children with disabilities who can remain with their families, and in the context of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, it is argued that the Federal government should maintain programs that make staying at home possible. (SLD)…
(1989). Parenting Rights of the Mentally Handicapped. B. C. Journal of Special Education, v13 n3 p235-52. The paper examines the rights of mentally handicapped people to marry and to bear and raise children. It discusses United States and Canadian societal attitudes, laws, and constitutional issues in terms of the incapacity of mentally handicapped individuals to contract to marry, sterilization as a condition to marriage, and the concept of parenting. (JDD)…
(1990). Words that Wound: Free Speech for Campus Bigots?. Nation, v250 n8 p272-76 Feb 26,. Examines the distinctions between protected free speech and discriminatory verbal harassment on college campuses. Cites numerous campus policies and recent Supreme Court decisions. Discusses a proposed guideline based on the direct use of \fighting words\ to insult or stigmatize an individual. (FMW)…
(1989). The Right to Receive Bilingual Special Education. West's Education Law Reporter, v53 n4 p1067-81 Aug 3. An analysis of the legislation, regulations, and court decisions regarding limited English proficient (LEP) students and exceptional students provides a framework for LEP exceptional children to claim their right to bilingual special education. The case of "Jose P. v. Ambach" explicitly confirmed this right for LEP exceptional children. (MLF)…
(1994). Section 504 Policies and Procedures: An Established Necessity. Remedial and Special Education, v15 n5 p311-18 Sep. Responses to a survey of state special education directors (n=51) revealed that fewer than half of the states have developed policies and/or guidelines on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which ensures specific educational rights for children with disabilities. Highlights of available policies are presented, focusing on compliance monitoring, handling complaints, and developing accommodation plans. (JDD)…
(1998). Putting the "You" in "We the People." Teaching Strategy. Update on Law-Related Education, v22 n1 p48-51 Win. Describes a lesson for secondary students for U.S. history or government classes in which they define what a mission statement is and explain how the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States functions as a mission statement. Comments that the students also discuss events that expanded the right to vote. (CMK)…
(1996). Guilty until Proven Innocent? Protecting the Rights of School District Employees. West's Education Law Quarterly, v5 n2 p225-32 Apr. The potential for wrongful discharge of an employee based on false accusations has increased. Suggests guidelines for policies and procedures of district investigations if stigmatizing accusations against an employee could ruin a career even if they are found to be false. Reviews two recent cases. Suggests possible nonjudicial remedies available from the accusing school district for the accused employee. (MLF)…
(1990). \Why Play Is the Fundamental Right of the Child.\ Theme Session I. This paper describes an open symposium designed to help participants: (1) better understand the nature of play and the nature of the child in the education process; (2) be more effective in their efforts to facilitate children's growth, development, and learning; and (3) continue to make a difference in children's lives. The notion of play as a medium for learning was presented, and the importance of the play-education-child triad was established and discussed. Fifteen countries were represented in the discussion. Participants came to a concensus on six position statements regarding children's rights in general and the child's right to play specifically. Statements concern: (1) the use of play throughout the entire educational process; (2) the necessity of adults' recognition of the vital role of spontaneous play in child's development; (3) play as a means of improving the society of the future; (4) the child's right to play as a means of reducing the alienation in society; (5) the… [PDF]
(1975). Handicapped and the Law. Agricultural Education Magazine, 47, 11, 251,263, May 75. Two recent State court rulings on the rights of the handicapped in education are discussed. (BP)…
(1975). The Need for Conciliation under Title VII. Monthly Labor Review, 98, 3, 48-50, Mar 75. The AFL-CIO is committed to the task of eliminating discrimination and injustice in the workplace and is making efforts to expand the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's conciliation efforts under Title Seven. (MW)…
(1975). Black Consciousness and American Policy in Africa. Society, 12, 2, 61-64, Jan-Feb 75. An account of increased pressure for a change in American foreign policy toward the white racist regimes in South Africa as a result of a rise in awareness and the level of participation by blacks in the political process. (EH)…
(1987). The Opening Up of American Education to Black Americans. Students, parents, and teachers of today should know full well that even a whole phalanx of educational reforms does not automatically prevail over the social bigotries that persist from the past. This paper provides an uncomfortable reminder of how the democratic purposes of U.S. education must be sustained not only by court decisions and legislative mandates, but by wholesale public understanding that a continued "opening up" of U.S. schools is the only direction possible in a democracy. (Author)…
(1981). Parents Train Parents: A Plan and a Program. The booklet describes PARENTS TRAIN PARENTS, a project in which parents of handicapped children help other parents understand their rights and responsibilities under state and federal laws. The booklet is intended to help potential adopters modify program aspects for local settings. The model is analyzed in terms of user concerns, program characteristics, minimum standards for replication, and developer-furnished materials (from the PACER Center, Inc.). Five phases of the model are examined: public information and education, workshops for parents of all handicapped children (community-based), workshops for specific groups, advocacy training, and individual advocacy assistance. Additional program aspects addressed are trainees and incentives, necessary conditions for management and staffing, and evaluation. A concluding section cites data on the effectiveness of each of the five phases and considers cost samples. (CL)… [PDF]
(1974). The Man and the Woman Are One. Law in American Society, 3, 3, 18-24, Sep 74. The article discusses the laws governing the institution of marriage, and points out that these laws are not the same for females and males. Laws concerning divorce, alimony, custody of children, child support payments are discussed. The inequalities of the laws are pointed out. (Author/RM)…
(1974). Chronicle of Race and Schools: December, 1973-January, 1974. Integrated Education, 12, 1-2, 12-19, Jan-Apr 74. Reports on recent developments in the struggle of minority groups to achieve equal civil, social, education, economic and employment opportunities in several states around the country. (SF)…