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Campbell, Martin; Martin, Mike – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2010
Reducing health inequalities is a key priority for the Scottish Government. Health authorities are expected to meet quality targets. The involvement of people with learning disabilities in health service review teams has been one of the initiatives used in by National Health Service Quality Improvement Scotland to empower patients and improve…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Learning Disabilities, Patients
National Crime Prevention Council, Washington, DC. – 1995
This document describes the extent of the violence problem, names some key causes, presents some successful strategies, and outlines how a number of communities have developed and carried out thoughtful, coordinated game plans. Part 1 frames the problem, presenting facts, causes, and costs, and explaining the value of prevention. Part 2…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Child Welfare, Community Involvement, Participation
Romero, J. Christian – 1977
Community bilingual education, which utilizes the community's language for educational instruction and values the community culture, narrows the communication gap between the community and the educational institutions. Thus, in the spring of 1976, "Aztlan en Kansas: Asistencia Tecnologica" was initiated to provide technical assistance to…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Action, Community Education, Community Involvement
COHEN, DEBORAH B. – 1967
THIS INSTITUTE, SPONSORED BY THE UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES OF METROPOLITAN BOSTON, THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON AGING, AND THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF GERONTOLOGY, FOCUSED ON RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF TRAINERS WHO COULD BE AVAILABLE TO AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS FOR TRAINING PERSONNEL WORKING WITH THE AGING. ONE CONFERENCE PAPER DISCUSSED…
Descriptors: Age, Allied Health Occupations, Community Involvement, Community Services
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Sharon, Jared B. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1979
Describes Emeritus College, a college within the College of Marin (California), designed to meet the continuing education needs of adults in or preparing for retirement. Discusses its development in terms of a preliminary needs assessment, obtaining funds, staffing, community involvement, curriculum planning, and improving program accessibility.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Community Education
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC. – 1992
This publication provides a composite look at 49 school-community arts education partnerships from 29 states. These programs were recommended by the State Alliances for Arts Education (AAE). Individual profiles were developed by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts staff from surveys completed by respective Alliance and program…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Dance Education, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education