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Burkhauser, Richard V.; Daly, Mary C. – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2012
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is growing at an unsustainable pace. Over the past 40 years the number of disabled worker beneficiaries has increased nearly sixfold, rising from 1.5 million in 1970 to 8.2 million in 2010. Rapid growth in the rolls has put increasing pressure on program finances. The rapid rise in SSDI…
Descriptors: Income, Insurance, Disabilities, Labor Market
Degener, Theresia – 1992
This report compares personal assistance services to enable independent living for people with disabilities in Sweden, West Germany, and the United States. The report focuses on kinds of personal assistant services available, laws governing these services, the extent to which these services are met by each country's social security and welfare…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Attendants, Civil Rights Legislation, Delivery Systems
Edgar, Maggie; Uhl, Monica – 1994
These guidelines are intended to assist states and local communities in developing quality respite services that meet the diverse needs of families and children with disabilities, with chronic and terminal illnesses, or at risk of abuse or neglect. The guidelines support the philosophy that all families can benefit from temporary intervals of rest…
Descriptors: Agencies, Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Neglect
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Ways and Means. – 1979
Presented are the proceedings of hearings before the Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation of the Committee on Ways and Means, United States House of Representatives, concerning legislative proposals amending Title XX social services programs, AFDC foster care and child welfare service programs. Testimony is included from…
Descriptors: Adoption, Child Welfare, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
Trans-Management Systems, Inc. – 1993
A revision of the 1989 publication, this directory was compiled in order to help parents and professionals involved with Head Start home-based programming in meeting the needs of young children and families. The directory lists a broad range of guides and resources on topics related to Head Start home-based programs. Each listing provides the…
Descriptors: Child Health, Disabilities, Family Involvement, Health Promotion