Integrating Deinstitutionalized Persons into the Community.

Griffiths, Janice; Curtis, Charles K.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Integrating Deinstitutionalized Persons into the Community.

Griffiths, Janice; Curtis, Charles K.

B. C. Journal of Special Education, v8 n3 p257-71 1984

Deinstitutionalization, now government policy in British Columbia, may signal the return of formerly institutionalized persons (including those with severe/profound retardation and multiple disabilities) to their communities. Possible problems may include community resistance and inadequacy or inappropriateness of existing services. (CL)

Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Multiple Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Trend Analysis

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