| Abstract/Notes |
The United States Congres,in its reahorization of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA), stated," diability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute tosociety. Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our nationalpolicy of ensuring equality of opportunity,full participation,independent living,and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities,"2 Physical therpists are in the unique position of being able to influance a child and his family and to promotethe health and participation of all children toward attaining indepedence and self-sufficienc. |
