I believe the goal of laws passed by Congress, like the ADA and the IDEA, is access, opportunity, and participation, not isolation and segregation.
Chris Coons: “I believe the goal of laws passed by Congress, like the ADA and the IDEA, is access, opportunity, and participation, not…”
On the recordMarch 19, 2017
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Senator Coons emphasizes the purpose of laws for inclusivity and participation.
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