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Title: Using clusters of models of disabilities to describe support for mentees with disabilities
Award ID(s):
1750515
PAR ID:
10491547
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
American Association of Physics Teachers
Date Published:
Journal Name:
2023 PERC Proceedings
Page Range / eLocation ID:
82 to 87
Format(s):
Medium: X
Location:
Sacramento, CA
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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