The ABCs of the ADA: Your Early Childhood Program's Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Author:   Karren Ikeda Wood ,  Victoria Youcha
Publisher:   Brookes Publishing Co
ISBN:  

9781557669339


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 September 2008
Format:   Paperback
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The ABCs of the ADA: Your Early Childhood Program's Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act


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This book is the updated edition of """"Child Care and the ADA: A Handbook for Inclusive Programs"""" (Brookes, 1995). Designed for educators and administrators in private child care settings, this book discusses legal issues surrounding inclusive programs and the types of children with special needs currently being served. The text presents strategies and checklists to help staff and families learn about inclusive practices and approaches to making an early care and education facility accessible to all children.New to this edition are updates in legislation, the current status of childcare, and new data on case laws. The book is laid out in 3 sections: an overview of the legislation; administrative issues; and, information for teachers and parents.

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Author:   Karren Ikeda Wood ,  Victoria Youcha
Publisher:   Brookes Publishing Co
Imprint:   Brookes Publishing Co
Dimensions:   Width: 14.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781557669339


ISBN 10:   1557669333
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Disability Laws and Early Care and Education Programs; Introduction; Disability Laws Affecting the Presence of Children in Early Care and Education Programs; The Americans with Disabilities Act: Early Care and Education Programs as a Public Accommodation; Administrative Issues; Addressing Staff and Family Concerns about Admitting Children with Disabilities; Collaborating with Special Education Service Providers; Working with Families; Talking With Children About Disabilities; Promoting Positive Behavior; Addressing Health Issues; Resources: Information about the ADA and Disabilities.

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<p> Combine[s] clarity with relevance to bring comfort and support to all caught in the implementation thicket of this well-intended legislation. --Kyle D. Pruett, M.D. Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry and Nursing, Yale School of Medicine (03/26/2009)


""Combine[s] clarity with relevance to bring comfort and support to all caught in the implementation thicket of this well-intended legislation."" --Kyle D. Pruett, M.D.


Author Information

Karren Ikeda Wood is Training Specialist, Southwest Human Development, Arizona. Victoria Youcha is Director, Court Teams for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers Project, ZERO TO THREE, Washington, D.C.

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