From Community Presence to Sense of Place: Community Experiences of Adults with Developmental Disabilities.

Walker, Pam

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ERIC Number: EJ587715

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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From Community Presence to Sense of Place: Community Experiences of Adults with Developmental Disabilities.

Walker, Pam

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, v24 n1 p23-32 Spr 1999

A study of seven adults with developmental disabilities found that they commonly spent time in places designated for people with disabilities versus the general public, in public versus private places, and in places characterized by business transactions versus social interactions. Strategies for increasing opportunities for positive community experiences are provided. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Citizen Participation, Community Programs, Identification (Psychology), Interpersonal Communication, Mental Retardation, Recreational Activities, Safety, Social Isolation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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