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The Phenomenon of Legislative Advocacy among Parents of Children with Disabilities
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Burke, Meghan M.; Sandman, Linda; Perez, Beatrize; O'Leary, Meghann – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2018
Although parents of children with disabilities have forged systemic changes for individuals with disabilities, little is known about the phenomenon of legislative advocacy (LA) including methods and barriers. In this United States-based study, 49 parents of individuals with disabilities participated in focus groups about LA reporting both positive…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Legislators
Legislative Advocacy among Parents of Children with Disabilities
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Burke, Meghan M.; Rossetti, Zach; Rios, Kristina; Schraml-Block, Kristen; Lee, James D.; Aleman-Tovar, Janeth; Rivera, Javier – Journal of Special Education, 2020
In the past, parents of children with disabilities have spearheaded several policies for individuals with disabilities. However, little is known about their experiences with legislators. To address this gap, focus groups and surveys about legislative advocacy were conducted with 127 parents of individuals with disabilities across four states. The…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Parent Attitudes, Advocacy, Barriers