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As opportunities for inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) for students with intellectual disability have grown, the field has worked to understand the application of evidence-based practices in secondary transition and supports, such as promoting self-determination, for students with intellectual disability to have the same robust, authentic college experiences as their peers without disabilities. The authors conducted a scoping review on self-determination and IPSE, with findings indicating a small but growing body of literature. Much of the literature addresses the topic generally through practice-based descriptions, and the authors provide recommendations for future directions in research and practice.

Anita Hill lied at the Senate hearings when she claimed that she was a victim of sexual harassment at the hands of Clarence Thomas. While her allegations may be true, popular opinion tended to believe that she had personal motives forwanting to block the nomination of Thomas. Nevertheless, the controversy showed that Native American Blacks are as diverse in character as they are in ideologies and politics. Hill's mistake was in believing that white males would favor black females over black males. Hill allowed herself to be used by white females seeking to bring down Clarence Thomas.

Elder abuse and neglect represents an extensive medical and social problem in the United States with an estimated prevalence of 4-10% of older persons. Physicians are mandated to report suspected abuse, but <2% of Adult Protective Service reports are filed by physicians. A knowledge or attitude survey was mailed to all adult primary care physicians in the study community. The intent was to explore possible knowledge deficits and perceived barriers to physician reporting. Regarding the attitude measure, physicians expressed that a lack of understanding of reporting mechanisms represented the most significant obstacle. Regarding the knowledge measure, a majority of the responding physicians were unable to recognize key risk factors for abuse. Study findings will be used to develop local educational programs to enhance physician understanding of elder abuse.