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A Case About Amy by R. C. Smith. ISBN: 1566394120.From the time Amy entered kindergarten in Peekskill, New York, her parents, Nancy and Clifford Rowley, battled with school officials to provide their deaf daughter with a sign language interpreter in the classroom. The Rowleys' struggle culminated five years later in a pivotal decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court majority concluded that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act did not mandate equal opportunity for children with disabilities in classes with typical children. Schools were required only to provide enough help for children with disabilities to pass from grade to grade. The Court reversed the lower courts' rulings, which had granted Amy an interpreter, setting a precedent that could affect the quality of education for all individuals with disabilities. Nancy and Clifford Rowley, also deaf, struggled with officials for their own right to a communications process in which they could fully participate. R. C. Smith chronicles the Rowleys' run-ins with school boards, lawyers, teachers, expert consultants, advocates, and supporters, and their staunch determination to get through the exhaustive process of presenting the case time after time to local, state, and finally federal courts. The author also poignantly reveals his own "coming to awareness" about how the "able" see the "disabled." Better
IEPs: How to Develop Legally Correct and Educationally Useful Programs Bilingual Courtroom : Court Interpreters in the Judicial Process by Susan Berk-Seligson, William M. O'Barr, John M. Conley. ISBN: 0226043738. This book demonstrates that the courts' fundamental assumption that interpreters do not affect the contents of the proceedings is false: interpretation not only plays a greater role than the courts intend, but could potentially mean the difference between being found guilty or innocent of a crime. Communication Access for Persons With Hearing Loss : Compliance With the Americans With Disabilities Act by Mark Ross. ISBN: 0912752351. The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by Lawrence M. Siegel. ISBN: 0873376072. The Complete IEP Guide walks you step-by-step through the IEP process. The book provides all the instructions, suggestions, strategies, resources and forms you need to proceed from the beginning, when you first suspect a problem, to the end, when your child completes school. Whether you're new to the IEP process or entering it once again, this user-friendly guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child. The Complete IEP Guide provides up-to-date, federal special-education laws and extensive appendices, including a list of over 125 groups and organizations. Federal Disability Law in a Nutshell by Bonnie Poitras Tucker. ISBN: 0314029583. Read about this book on the author's Website. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher. ISBN: 0140157352. Explains the Mediation/Negotiation process and how you can participate effectively. Getting Ready to Negotiate : The Getting to Yes Workbook by Roger Fisher. ISBN: 0140235310 Idea Advocacy for Children Who Are Deaf or Hearing Impaired : A Question & Answer Book for Parents and Professionals * by Bonnie Poitras Tucker. ISBN: 1565938968. A must for parents who are having problems with the IEP process. Written primarily for parents who have children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, this timely, unique text offers clear guidance to assist parents in obtaining the necessary educational benefits that are appropriate for their children. The book contains important information on the recent 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as many other pertinent issues. Read more about this book on the author's Website. Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People: Featuring the Americans With Disabilities Act! by Sy Dubow, National Center for Law and the Deaf Staff, Sarah Geer. ISBN: 1563680009. Deaf people and those with hearing loss who seek equal access to education, employment, medical care, and social services can turn to this complete source. This outstanding book deals with the most common legal problems and communication barriers that arise between Deaf people and the primary institutions of society. In easy-to-understand language the latest state and federal statutes and administrative procedures that prohibit discrimination against deaf and hard of hearing people, and any others with physical challenges. Legal Rights of Persons With Disabilities: An Analysis of Federal Law by Bonnie Poitras Tucker, Bruce A. Goldstein. ISBN: 0934753466. Read more about this book on the author's Website. Negotiating the Special Education Maze : A Guide for Parents & Teachers by Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood, Deidre Hayden. ISBN: 0933149727. A practical, easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide for parents of children with special needs and the teachers and professionals who assist them. Training parents to be effective advocates and decision-makers, the book explains how school systems work, what services are available, and what rights and benefits are protected under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and related federal laws. This special needs classic comes complete with personalized checklists, exercises, and charts to help parents secure the most appropriate educational program for their child. Wrightslaw; Special Education Law by Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright. ISBN: 1892320037. From the Publisher: Peter and Pamela Wright accomplish several goals in this comprehensive reference book. They provide an overview of law and special education law, along with the full text of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and implementing regulations. They include a casebook of special education decisions by the U. S. Supreme Court, including Florence County School District IV v. Shannon Carter and the recent decision in Cedar Rapids v. Garret F. Woven through the book are clear, concise definitions, information about educational research, and practical tips about how to deal with school officials. This book is a useful reference for experienced attorneys and for non-lawyer parents and educators. Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy - The
Special Education Survival Guide You, Your Child, and 'Special' Education : A Guide to Making the System Work by Barbara Coyne Cutler. ISBN: 1557661154. |
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