Psychology 673:
Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology
"Children who have learning and reading problems in school are deemed to have disabilities, while children who struggle with music and sports are not....What we call a disability, as opposed to a lack of aptitude or talent, reflects society's values. The characterization of a trait as a disability tells us as much about what a society requires as what an individual possesses." --Author unknown
Parents Rights in the Special Education Process
Outline of IDEA (P. L. 108-446)