“Intellectual and developmental disorders are significant and growing issues that are studied across a number of disciplines. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders is aimed at students interested in psychology, counseling, education, social work, psychiatry, health sciences, and more. This encyclopedia will provide an in-depth look at a wide range of disorders, alongside… Read more »
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Beyond guardianship: Toward alternatives that promote greater self-determination
“This Beyond Guardianship report explains how guardianship law has evolved, explores the due process and other concerns with guardianships, offers an overview of alternatives to guardianship, and identifies areas for further study. This report covers people with mental illness or disabilities, to include children populations and aging adult populations. Legal standards of incapacity are also… Read more »
Disability in Higher Education: A Social Justice Approach
Disability in Higher Education: A Social Justice Approach examines how disability is conceptualized in higher education and ways in which students, faculty, and staff with disabilities are viewed and served on college campuses. Drawing on multiple theoretical frameworks, research, and experience creating inclusive campuses, this text offers a new framework for understanding disability using a… Read more »
What’s New
November was definitely a time of transition this year, moving quickly from Halloween to Thanksgiving. We even saw a few flakes of snow! Before we get too much further into the new month, however, let’s first take a look back at the new items we received in the library in November. While there were fewer… Read more »
ArtStream for Life
“Communication and self-advocacy are vital to independence. This easy-to-use handbook is designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, and those who teach them. Anyone and everyone can use theatre games to practice communication. The fun, practical games in this book can help to lessen social anxiety,… Read more »