Phillippe, Larry 2014-03-27
This interview features Larry Phillippe, who discusses his early life, education, and his experiences as Texas Tech administrator and advocate for persons with disabilities
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Larry Phillippe
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Date: March 27, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:13:26
Abstract
Upbringing and education, Attains doctorate in special education, First developing an interest in special needs, Meeting the Sittons, their example, Disability legislation, effects of ADA on higher ed, TTU adapting to required ADA changes, TTU sued by a deaf student, reforms, beginning of Access Tech, Use of the term "disability," appropriateness, Educating faculty and community, deaf interpreters, How reading text software has changed education for the blind, Student ideas, disability percentages, ADA Amendment Act, Interactions between universities on the subject of disability, Informing new faculty about disability matters, Specifics of accommodating classes, Kiosks for visually-impaired students, Working with parents and groups on campus
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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