Age of Majority and Mental Retardation: A Position Statement of the Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

This position statement of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities outlines federal regulations governing the transfer of legal rights to students with disabilities at the state-mandated age of majority. It discusses the importance of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Education and training in mental retardation and developmental disabilities 2001-03, Vol.36 (1), p.3-15
Hauptverfasser:	Lindsey, Pam, Guy, Barbara, Wehmeyer, Michael L., Martin, James
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescents Age of majority Council for Exceptional Children Developmental disabilities Disabilities Educational Legislation Federal Legislation Federal Regulation Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Informed consent Intellectual disability Legal consent Legal Responsibility Mental Retardation Personal Autonomy Secondary Education Self Determination Special education Special needs students Student Participation Student Rights Transfer students Transitional Programs Young Adults
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Zusammenfassung:	This position statement of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities outlines federal regulations governing the transfer of legal rights to students with disabilities at the state-mandated age of majority. It discusses the importance of informed consent, self-determination and student involvement in transition planning. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
ISSN:	1079-3917