Abstract
This study examines the perceptions of individuals with disabilities concerning employment opportunities as administrative leaders in public school contexts. A discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as well as the definition of what is considered a legal disability, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Additionally, this piece explains Critical Disability Theory as a theoretical lens that provides perspective and highlights the methods used in the data collection process. It reports preliminary findings and concludes with a discussion of why this educational issue is of significance.
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Kinder, Sean Daniel
(2015)
"LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES,"
Administrative Issues Journal: Vol. 5:
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3, Article 12.
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