Phillippe, Larry 2014-03-27

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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

Additional Parties Recorded:

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


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room



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