You are probably wondering why I've subjected this USA vs UK... I
just thought it was very interesting that this letter is going out to all
education organizations in the USA which by the nature of the letter
assumes there are disabled people in mainstream education.
the letter:
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/07-2000/0726_2.html
Adrian had stated awhile back, he wondered if the USA is really
better concerning accessibility and disability. I was born, raised
and educated in the USA and have lived in UK for 4 years now. I
would have to say despite some of its short comings the USA is
much better. I know I might receive slating from some people on
the list for this view, but there were over 250 disabled students at
my University and it was not a "special" University and there are
disabled people all over the USA in "normal" and highly professional
jobs. I'm not saying that some disabled people didn't have to fight
to get where they are, but the opportunities are there because of a
more excepting society, not perfect, but much less discriminating
then where I live now.
example is the equal opportunity to become a Doctor or an architect:
http://www.bsu.edu/web/alumni/alumnus/july2000/schoolties.html
Jude
Judith M. Irving BSc Arch.Envir.
Research / PhD Student
S U R F A C E
Salford University Research Focus on AcCessible Environments
Bridgewater Building
Salford University
Salford, M7 9NU
England
Tel:0161-295-3194
http://www.scpm.salford.ac.uk/surface
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