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Download full textIMPACT, 1994
This theme issue explores the relevance of self-determination for persons with developmental disabilities across the life span, ways in which it is or can be expressed, and obstacles to its exercise. The articles show the futility of enhancing self-determination by teaching choice-making skills if environments offer no opportunities to exercise…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Daily Living Skills, 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
Hayden, Mary F. – Policy Research Brief, 1992
A survey was conducted of the number and needs of adults with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities (MR/DD) currently waiting for community services. Survey data were obtained for 46 states and the District of Columbia. Respondents included directors of state mental retardation/developmental disabilities programs, state…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
Skarnulis, Edward, Ed.; Lakin, K. Charlie, Ed. – IMPACT, 1990
This "feature issue" reports on consumer-controlled housing for persons with developmental disabilities, and explores housing and service options that empower individuals with disabilities to live their lives with independence, privacy, and freedom of choice. It includes an excerpt from the Association for Retarded Citizens position…
Descriptors: Adults, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Financial Support
Hayden, Mary F.; And Others – Policy Research Brief, 1992
This policy brief reports on a study of how families and agencies cope with growing waiting periods for community services for adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities (MR/DD). Preliminary information looks at reasons for long waits, characteristics of families waiting for services, and impact of adult members with MR/DD on…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Agencies, Attitudes
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
Newton, Priscilla, Ed. – TASH Connections, 2001
Seven 2001 issues of the newsletter of TASH, formerly The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, comprise this document. Each issue typically contains news items, a column by the organization's executive director, reports from special interest groups, legislative testimony, conference information, and several major articles relating to…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Care Centers, College Students, Community Planning
