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Developmental disabilities act : recommendations and strategies /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Martakis, Sarah N.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, 2013.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT: RECOMMENDATIONS AND STRATEGIES; THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACT: RECOMMENDATIONS AND STRATEGIES; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS; PREFACE; Chapter 1: EXPLORING NEW PARADIGMS FOR THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS ACT; INTRODUCTION; Overview of Rising Expectations: The DD Act Revisited; Purpose; Methodology; SECTION 1. REFORMING THE FEDERAL AND STATE ID/DD INFRASTRUCTURE; 1.1. Increasing ADD's Authority and Prominence; 1.2. Strengthening the DD Network Through Expansion and Coordination
  • 1.3. NCD Recommendations to Improve the ID/DD InfrastructureSECTION 2. CROSS-SYSTEM FOCUSTO IMPROVE OUTCOMES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN FOR PEOPLE WITH ID/DD; 2.1. Recommendations to Improve Early Intervention and Education Opportunities; 2.2. Ensuring High Expectations and Opportunities for People with ID/DD As They Transition from Youth to Adulthood; 2.3. Recommendations to Improve Employment Outcomes; 2.4. Ongoing Supports Over the Lifespan; SECTION 3. CONCLUSION: TRANSFORMATION IN THE MIDST OF FISCAL CRISIS; REFERENCES; End Notes
  • Chapter 2: KEEPING THE PROMISE: SELF ADVOCATES DEFINING THE MEANING OF COMMUNITY LIVINGBACKGROUND; INTRODUCTION; Physical Structure and Size; Rights and Self Determination; Qualities and Attitudes of Providers; Access to Community; Employment; Support and Access Needs; CONCLUSION; End Note; INDEX