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Download full textImpact, 1998
The fourteen brief articles in this theme issue all examine challenges in the development of direct support staff working with people who have developmental disabilities. The articles also include the views of direct support providers and people with developmental disabilities themselves, as well as examples of strategies used by provider agencies…
Descriptors: Attendants, Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Labor Supply
Hayden, Mary, Ed.; Ransom, Barbara, Ed.; Obermayer, Liz, Ed. – Impact, 1997
This feature issue of "Impact" focuses on persons with developmental disabilities and the justice system. Articles include: "The Invisible Victims" (Daniel D. Sorensen), which discusses the high rate of people with developmental and other severe disabilities who become victims of crime; "The ADA in the Justice System"…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Civil Rights Legislation, Criminal Law, Developmental Disabilities
Impact, 1998
This feature issue of "Impact" focuses on person-centered planning with youth and adults who have developmental disabilities. Featured articles include: (1) "Centering on People: A Quiet Revolution" (Judith A. Snow); (2) "Look-and Understand-before You Leap" (Brian Abery and Marijo McBride), which describes the basic principles and values…
Descriptors: Adults, Change Strategies, Decision Making, Developmental Disabilities
Gaylord, Vicki, Ed. – Impact, 1997
This feature issue presents articles on the social inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into the community and also some related news items. This issue provides profiles of organizations, workplaces, and schools that are successfully integrating people with developmental disabilities into community activities. The articles are:…
Descriptors: Adults, American Indians, Church Role, Community Programs
Horton, Betty, Ed.; And Others – Impact, 1996
This newsletter feature issue focuses on services for persons with developmental disabilities that support the whole person by acknowledging, respecting, and incorporating aspects of identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, and class. Articles include: (1) "Serving the Whole Person: The Journey to Embracing…
Descriptors: Age, American Indians, Attitude Change, Blacks
Heyne, Linda A., Ed.; And Others – Impact, 1996
This feature issue focuses on inclusive recreation for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The articles provide information about the benefits of inclusive recreation for individuals and families, the challenges in attempting to create or access community recreation services that offer inclusive programs, and strategies…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Age Differences
