Why do the authors of your textbook emphasize driver's education for secondary students with physical or other health impairments? What other young adult issues do you think should also be included in secondary and transition education for these students and why?

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Obtaining a driver's license is considered to be a rite of passage for teenagers, and those with physical or other health impairments should be given the opportunity to experience that whenever possible. With today's technology, many people with physical disabilities are able to independently drive a car. Not only is this a rite of passage, but it is important for helping young people obtain employment because it gives them more options for actually getting to a job. This is especially important in communities that do not have an integrated public transportation system. Other "rites of passage" or topics that students might suggest should be included in secondary and transition planning are getting one's first job (employment training) and dating

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A. silent curriculum. B. null curriculum. C. inner curriculum. D. hidden curriculum.

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a. 10 b. 15 c. 30 d. 40

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A. context processor. B. meaning processor. C. orthographic processor. D. phonological processor.

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