Homeless and Disabled: Rights, Responsibilities, and Recommendations for Serving Young Children with Special Needs |
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| Authors: | Richard M. Gargiulo |
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| Affiliation: | (1) University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA;(2) Department of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Special Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA |
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| Abstract: | Homelessness is a growing social problem in the United States. Especially vulnerable to this phenomenon are young children because homelessness is viewed as a breeding ground for disabilities. Despite federal legislation ensuring educational opportunities, the educational needs of children who are homeless are frequently unfulfilled. This article reviews the educational rights of children who are homeless, including those with disabilities, and offers recommendations and suggestions as to how early childhood programs can help meet the needs of homeless young children with disabilities and their families. |
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| Keywords: | homelessness disabilities educational rights McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act |
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