Independent Living for Physically Disabled People: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Self-Help Rehabilitation Programs

by Crewe, Nancy M.; Zola, Irving Kenneth

• ISBN13: 9780595177974
• ISBN10: 0595177972
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Iuniverse Inc

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Authors	xxi
Part One: Foundations and Evolution of the Independent Living Movement	1	(59)
Defining and Implementing the Independent Living Concept	4	(24)
Gerben DeJong
Changing Social Attitudes and Legislation Regarding Disability	28	(21)
Rita A. Varela
Developing New Self-Images and Interdependence	49	(11)
Irving Kenneth Zola
Part Two: Models and Locations of Independent Living	60	(95)
Understanding Alternative Program Models	62	(11)
Lex Frieden
Developing Programs in Rural Areas	73	(15)
Lois O. Schwab
Learning from Methods Used in Other Countries	88	(25)
Denise Galluf Tate
Thomas A. Lee
Overcoming Distance as a Barrier	113	(17)
John Malcolm Phillips
Designing Supportive Physical Environments	130	(25)
Raymond Lifchez
Part Three: Key Independent Living Services	155	(116)
Attendant Care	157	(14)
Gerben DeJong
Teg Wenker
Peer Counseling	171	(16)
Marsha Saxton
Skills Training	187	(18)
Jean A. Cole
Accessible Transportation	205	(14)
Frank Bowe
Specialized Housing	219	(26)
Stephen F. Wiggins
Technology	245	(26)
Shelia Stephens Newman
John E. Schatzlein
Rayelenn Sparks
Part Four: Achievements and Prospects	271	(86)
Evaluating Program Methods and Results	273	(19)
Susan Stoddard
Using Field Research to Gain Subjective Insights	292	(19)
Nancy A. Brooks
Organizing Disabled People for Political Action	311	(16)
Rita A. Varela
The Future of Independent Living	327	(17)
Nancy M. Crewe
Arthur Harkins
Toward Independent Living: Goals and Dilemmas	344	(13)
Irving Kenneth Zola
Epilogue Freedom for Disabled People: The Right to Choose	357	(6)
Nancy M. Crewe
References	363	(22)
Name Index	385	(5)
Subject Index	390