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Direct linkNisbet, Jan – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2004
This article presents a critical review of Steve Taylor's Caught in the Continuum. Steve Taylor describes the flawed thinking associated with the "least restrictive environment" (LRE) principle and the related continuum model of human services that linked severity of disability with segregation, and required improvements in skills as a…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Human Services, Severe Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Stephens, Dawn L.; Collins, Michael D.; Dodder, Richard A. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2005
Recent legislation, especially the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, generated the closure of institutions for people with disabilities and inclusion into community residences and employment. It has been well documented that individuals with developmental disabilities often experience difficulties with employment including both obtaining…
Descriptors: Employment Level, Vocational Rehabilitation, Supported Employment, Human Services
Peer reviewedBrown, Beverly M. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Addresses the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the regulations that followed it to provide clear guidance to persons with disabilities regarding their rights for inclusion in the mainstream of society, and specifically, their rights to share their talents as related to all types of group work. (LKS)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
Peer reviewedPatterson, Jeanne Boland; And Others – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Supports the important work of group counselors by focusing on the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in nondisability specific groups and addressing disability myths, disability etiquette, architectural accessibility, and group process issues. (LKS)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Client Characteristics (Human Services)
Download full textWalker, Sylvia; And Others – 1996
This study reviewed the literature on and conducted three national surveys concerning delivery of services to people with disabilities from minority backgrounds. The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are reviewed, with a focus on initiatives to serve persons with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. A review of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC. Clearinghouse on Disability Information. – 1993
This publication contains information on government-wide benefits and services for which individuals with disabilities may be eligible. Information is organized into sections on programs for specific disability groups, vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, financial assistance, medical assistance, civil rights, housing, tax benefits,…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Agency Role, Civil Rights
