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Download full textHemp, Richard – Policy Research Brief, 1992
This serial issue summarizes findings from a survey of 20 state mental retardation and developmental disabilities agencies and 93 community based providers on developing and financing community services. The survey queried respondents concerning: (1) which models or strategies for financing community services have been most effective; (2) what…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Community Services, Developmental Disabilities
Ross, E. Clarke – Word from Washington, 1982
The paper outlines the educational objectives of a course offered at the 1982 meeting of the American Academy on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. The course addresses policy changes and trends in publically financed services to developmentally disabled persons. Topics covered in the outline are a continuum of care; historical…
Descriptors: Course Content, Court Litigation, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
Focal Point, 1991
This theme issue addresses emotional and social issues faced by children and their families across a number of disability areas, with emphasis on needs the disabled have in common with all people, the value of tangible and emotional support for all family members, the need for comprehensive services, and the expertise that families can bring to…
Descriptors: Blindness, Chronic Illness, Deafness, Developmental Disabilities
Lakin, K. Charlie; Anderson, Lynda; Prouty, Robert – Policy Research Brief, 1998
This policy research brief summarizes changes in out-of-home placements of children and youth with mental retardation since the implementation of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitlements. Statistics are reported for 1977, 1987, and 1997 to show trends. Statistics were obtained from…
Descriptors: Children, Cost Effectiveness, Data Collection, Developmental Disabilities
Goetz, Kathy, Ed. – Family Resource Coalition Report, 1992
This newsletter issue focuses on collaborating and coordinating services to assist families in stressful situations such as being afflicted with AIDS, being homeless, and experiencing intervention from child protection authorities. The newsletter includes the following articles: (1) "Finding Sources of Public Funding for Your Family Resource…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Welfare, Cognitive Style, Coping
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
