Independent living centers: moving into the 21st century

Independent living centers: moving into the 21st century

With the passage of the 1978 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act, the legislative mechanism for supporting independent living programs was established through Title VII, and in 1979, ten Part B grants were awarded for the establishment and support of ten independent living centers. The philosophy b...

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Veröffentlicht in:American rehabilitation 1994-03, Vol.20 (1), p.14
Hauptverfasser: Smith, Laura W, Smith, Quentin W, Richards, Laurel, Frieden, Lex, King, Kym
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Autonomy (Psychology)
Behavior
Government grants
Handicapped people
Health facilities
Management
Nonprofit organizations
People with disabilities, Rehabilitation
Physically disabled persons
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Act
Self-care, Health
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Zusammenfassung:With the passage of the 1978 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act, the legislative mechanism for supporting independent living programs was established through Title VII, and in 1979, ten Part B grants were awarded for the establishment and support of ten independent living centers. The philosophy behind these centers and the services they offer are discussed.
ISSN:0362-4048
2169-8554