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Prospects for Identity Formation for Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual Persons with Developmental Disabilities

S. Anthony Thompson 301-2735 Co-operative Way, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4S4, Canada
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Mary Bryson Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Suzanne de Castell Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Pages 53-65 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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