Community Development by American Indian Tribes: Five Case Studies of Establishing Policy for Tribal Members with Disabilities.

Dwyer, Kathy; Fowler, LaDonna; Seekins, Tom; Locust, Carol; Clay, Julie

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ERIC Number: EJ630461

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Publication Date: 2000

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Community Development by American Indian Tribes: Five Case Studies of Establishing Policy for Tribal Members with Disabilities.

Dwyer, Kathy; Fowler, LaDonna; Seekins, Tom; Locust, Carol; Clay, Julie

Journal of the Community Development Society, v31 n2 p197-215 2000

The Tribal Disability Actualization Process used culturally appropriate deliberation processes and particpatory action research in considering policies for American Indians with disabilities. Talking circles on five reservations were used to achieve consensus on the needs of people with disabilities and derive community-driven solutions that are respectful of tribal sovereignty. (Contains 28 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Action Research, American Indians, Community Development, Disabilities, Federal Government, Group Discussion, Legislation, Participatory Research, Policy Formation, Tribal Sovereignty

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

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