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This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Dealing with Diversity
- Grade Level: Adult
- Subjects: Sociology, Guidance
- Produced By: Governors State University
- Year: 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Running Time: 58m 33s
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People with disabilities are one of the largest special interest groups in our society and yet one with the lowest visibility. Studio Guest: Robin Sweeney, Disabilities Coordinator for Governors State University and one of her advisees, Marion Kaes, a student at GSU. Video Inserts: Hiram Zayas; and Lenda Hunt.
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