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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
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Cohen, Elias S. – Generations, 1990
The language of geriatrics and gerontology reflects the generally held belief that potential for growth and development disappears when the elderly are severely disabled. To counter this mystique, the right to flourish must be advocated through policy, behavior, and attitude change. (SK)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Age Discrimination, Beliefs, Disabilities
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Ansello, Edward F. – Childhood Education, 1978
Reviews research findings about aging and the elderly. Presents results of an 18-month examination of the portrayal of age in 656 Juvenile Picture and Easy Reader books aimed at children ages 3 to 9. (BR)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Beliefs, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis