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Download full textFlagg-Williams, Joan B.; And Others – 1993
This paper is intended to assist people who work with persons having mental retardation to better understand what life is like for these individuals. The recommended training program is based on a case study approach, with guided experiences in small study groups led by trained leaders. Principles of training for group leaders are identified,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Case Studies
National Association for Retarded Citizens, Arlington, TX. Research and Demonstration Inst. – 1979
The handbook provides an overview of residential services for mentally retarded persons. An introductory section defines the term and cites major problems associated with the service. Philosophy and 13 basic principles are covered in the second chapter. Among the goals cited in Chapter 3 are learning to learn, skills training, and opportunities to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Homes
Youngblood, Grace Strano; Bensberg, Gerard J. – 1983
This text is directed toward service providers, advocacy groups, administrators, and other interested parties who are given the task of setting up independent living facilities for the developmentally disabled. Emphasis is placed on the group home concept of alternative living arrangements. Chapter 1 considers models for alternative residential…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities, Federal Legislation
Rice, B. Douglas; And Others – 1983
This manual is designed for use by staff development personnel and other trainers in presenting an orientation to independent living programing for rehabilitation agencies and other human service organizations. The three chapters in unit 1 define independent living, identify the major historic events contributing to the development of independent…
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Federal Legislation
Dew, Donald W., Ed. – 1999
This report is the outcome of study group that investigated best practices for serving individuals who are deaf and low functioning. It is designed to help State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies assist individuals with disabilities in securing competitive employment and is meant to be a source for innovative ideas for program development…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Deafness, Delivery Systems
Nissman, Blossom S. – 1981
This booklet provides answers to questions that may arise when learning or socially disabled children are placed in regular classrooms. The introduction gives the background of classifying students in the New Jersey school system and lists the twelve classification categories: (1) emotionally disturbed; (2) neurologically impaired; (3) trainable…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Coping, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Wallace, Teri, Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1992
This newsletter theme issue features articles on training of direct service staff working with persons with developmental disabilities in employment, education, and residential settings. The articles examine job training, delivery systems, training models, and implications of current approaches. The newsletter includes three articles presenting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Programs, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Programs
