Morality and Freedom: Challenges to a Field in Transition.

Dillon, Michael R.

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ERIC Number: EJ474348

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Morality and Freedom: Challenges to a Field in Transition.

Dillon, Michael R.

Mental Retardation, v31 n5 piii-viii Oct 1993

The president of the American Association on Mental Retardation looks at recent trends in the field in the context of moral values. The paper notes positive trends toward more inclusionary programs and policies and emphasis on consumer empowerment and urges professionals to support and assist clients as they exercise their right to self-determination. (DB)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Civil Liberties, Decision Making, Empowerment, Individual Development, Mental Retardation, Moral Values, Personal Autonomy, Self Determination, Social Integration, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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