Research
Paper
This 50 point project will have you investigating the resources available
locally or nationally, meeting the needs of vaious special needs.
Your thorough investigation and synthesis of material will allow you
to explain the following:
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Describe an organization that assists those with special needs
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Provide a detailed history of the organization
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Explain the roots
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Discuss the goals and mission for your chosen location
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What resources do they provide
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How are they funded
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Are there local events that you or others may attend to learn more
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Explain how this pertains to the text
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What do recent news/publications have to say about this organization and
its purpose
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What are future goals for this organization
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Would you find yourself getting involved with an organization like this...why
or why not.
This is a possible list of potential sites:
CHADD (related to AD/HD)
NAMI (related to mental health)
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT INCLUSION PROGRAMS
RESPITE CARE
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
NIMH (mental health)
AAMR (mental retardation)
LDAA (learning disabilities)
Again, any topic covered in the text is open for investigation.
If you are needing more guidance, please contact me.
You will be graded on how you stick to the bullet points
above,
the cohesiveness of your writing, spelling and grammar.
See the syllabus for a general guideline for grading.
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