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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Rural Development, Communities, Education, Extension
  2. people
  3. people with special needs

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people with special needs

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information People who are identified as needing special assistance, special physical environment, special training, special technology, or etc. which is beyond what is typically required by most of the population. People with special needs may include the disabled, financially disadvantaged, limited English-speakers, people with emotional problems, or homeless people.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42948

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