'Asking for the moon'? A critical assessment of Australian disability discrimination laws in promoting inclusion for students with disabilities

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 373-390

  Lindsay, Katherine ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE   (Australia)

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EID: 57349103567     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110410001678125     Document Type: Review

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