1st Edition

A Struggle for Choice Students with Special Needs in Transition to Adulthood

By Jenny Corbett, Len Barton Copyright 1992
146 Pages
by Routledge

146 Pages
by Routledge

146 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1992. For disabled people and people with learning difficulties the transition from school to college, work or training can be stressful and frustrating; job choices are often restricted, and they face barriers which are beyond their control. This book is about their struggle for choice. It sets special needs in further education in a socio-political context. By exploring the... Read more

Acknowledgements;  Introduction;  1. Setting the Scene  2. Adulthood  3. Curriculum Issues  4. Vocationalism: Experiences and Opportunities  5. Differences in the Community  6. Equal Opportunities  7. Co-ordinators in a Process of Change;  Conclusion;  Appendix;  Postscript;  References;  Index

Biography

Jenny Corbett, Len Barton