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Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (NJ1), 2010
"Valuing People Now" is for all adults with learning disabilities and their families. This means it should be fair for everyone: (1) young people and older people; (2) people of any race or culture; (3) people of any religion or belief; (4) gay, lesbian, straight, bisexual and transgender people; (5) men and women; (6) people with…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Homosexuality, Adults
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Quintrell, Michael; Maguire, Meg – Westminster Studies in Education, 2000
Explores the situation for a specific group of older adults, in their mid-to-late thirties and early forties, who have decided to train to teach. Gives an account of their perspectives, illuminating the issue of finding a job in teaching. Addresses ageism. (CMK)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Discrimination, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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Sperling, Liz – Gender and Education, 1991
Structural and attitudinal barriers faced by mature women wishing to enter higher education are examined, and solutions that can improve their access to education are suggested. The problem for mature women is complicated by the fact that these barriers are perceived as normal elements of their lives. (SLD)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Adults, Age Discrimination