L'Arche: Philosophy and Ideology.

Sumarah, John

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Publication Date: 1987

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L'Arche: Philosophy and Ideology.

Sumarah, John

Mental Retardation, v25 n3 p165-69 Jun 1987

Four major dimensions of the philosophy and ideology of L'Arche, a center for mentally handicapped persons using a "community" approach, are: the value of a person with mental handicaps; the importance of mutual relationships; the importance of a sense of community; and the spiritual dimension. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Support, Educational Philosophy, Helping Relationship, Mental Retardation, Residential Programs, Self Esteem, Social Support Groups, Values

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