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Selected Works of Anthony M. Rodriguez
Article
Reflecting on the Education Position Statement of AAIDD and The Arc
Inclusion (2020)
  • Anthony Rodriguez
  • Debbie Taub, University of North Carolina Greensboro
  • LaRon A. Scott
  • Susan R Copeland, University of New Mexico
  • Kendra L. Williams-Diehm, University of Oklahoma
  • Leena Jo Landmark, Sam Houston State University
  • Tracy E Sinclair, University of Oklahoma
  • Rhonda S Black
  • Susan B Palmer, University of Kansas
  • Colleen A. Thoma
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Abstract
This article expands on 10 critical actions within the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and The Arc's 2018 joint position statement on the right of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to have a free and appropriate public education (FAPE): (a) zero reject; (b) nondiscriminatory and comprehensive eligibility evaluations and appropriate assessments; (c) high expectations and FAPE; (d) autonomy, self-determination, and decision-making supports; (e) inclusion and least restrictive environments (LRE); (f) safe and supportive education environments; (g) school choice; (h) family and student participation; (i) lifelong education, transition, and postsecondary education; and (j) system capacity development, funding, oversight, and accountability. Research findings documenting positive outcomes associated with implementing each area of action are described and relevant legal mandates and case law are discussed. Recommendations are made for changes to educational systems and practices that create barriers to the access of FAPE for students with IDD.
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 1, 2020
Citation Information
Anthony Rodriguez, Debbie Taub, LaRon A. Scott, Susan R Copeland, et al.. "Reflecting on the Education Position Statement of AAIDD and The Arc" Inclusion Vol. 8 Iss. 1 (2020) p. 6 - 26 ISSN: 2326-6988
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anthony_rodriguez/13/