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Spring 2013

5341 Disabilities & the Law - ROBERTS- 18680
Time/day added 10-16-12.

Professor(s): Jessica Roberts (INACTIVE)

Credits: 3

Course Areas: Health Law 

Time: 10:30a-12:00p  MW  Location: 213  BLB

Course Outline: This 3 credit survey course examines the rights of people with disabilities in the American legal system. Topics covered include constitutional protections for people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other federal statutes. We will also discuss the social meaning of disability and the American disability rights movement.

Course Syllabus: Syllabus pdf

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Prerequisites: No  

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Final Exam Schedule: 05/06 9am-noon  209 BLB     

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Satisfies Senior Upper Level Writing Requirement: No

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