Abstract Purpose of Review It is well established that individuals with complex
communication needs (CCN) can increase their ability to communicate efficiently and …

Special education scholars have traditionally experienced a significant disconnect between
their experience as researchers and the fast-paced realities of policy and politics. We …

Adults with disabilities have long been at the forefront of disability advocacy in the United
States. Grounded in the tenets of radical disability studies and principles of disability justice …

This research aims to describe the power of policy entrepreneurs in disability-inclusive
policy-making. Disability-inclusive policy in the Jember Regency of East Java, Indonesia, is …

George Mason University her state and national professional organizations and had
received an email update stating that the professional organizations were submitting …

Parents with disabilities experience discrimination within the child welfare, family law, and
adoption and foster care systems. In response, there have been increasing calls for states to …

Self-advocacy is a multifaceted concept that has far-reaching implications across education,
disability rights, and personal development. It embodies the principles of self-determination …

The purpose of this basic qualitative research study was to uncover how the relationship
between parents and lay advocates influences outcomes during the special education …

Background: People with intellectual disability are generally not consulted in the
development of public policies which impact on their lives. This study focuses on the …

Using Bandura's social learning theory as a frame, this quantitative survey study examined
the relationship between attitudes and beliefs of counselor educators and the importance …