An historical perspective of self-determination in special education: Accomplishments and challenges

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 108-112

  Ward, Michael J ^a  

^a GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33644885002     PISSN: 15407969     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2511/rpsd.30.3.108     Document Type: Article

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