Research Catalog

Title

The forgotten generation : the status and challenges of adults with mild cognitive limitations / edited by Alexander J. Tymchuk, K. Charlie Lakin, and Ruth Luckasson.

Publication

Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2001.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Lakin, K. Charlie.
• Luckasson, Ruth.
• Tymchuk, Alexander J.

Description

xxvii, 387 p.; 24 cm.

Subject

• Learning Disabilities
• Learning disabled > Services for > United States
• Learning disabled > United States > Social conditions
• People with mental disabilities > Services for > United States
• People with mental disabilities > United States > Social conditions
• Persons with Mental Disabilities
• Social Work
• United States

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

• I. Background, Challenges, and Key Concepts in the Lives and Struggles of Adults with Mild Cognitive Limitations. 1. The Hidden Majority of Individuals with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities / Robert B. Edgerton. 2. Life at the Margins: Intellectual, Demographic, Economic, and Social Circumstances of Adults with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Alexander J. Tymchuk, K. Charlie Lakin and Ruth Luckasson. 3. Renegotiating the Social Contract: Rights, Responsibilities, and Risks for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Robert M. Gettings. 4. Community and Culture: World Views and Natural Affiliations as the Basis of Understanding, Trust, Assistance, and Support / William M. Kane, Magdalena M. Avila and Everett M. Rogers --^
• II. Income Security, Employment, and Career Development. 5. Promoting Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Mild Cognitive Limitations: A Time for Reform / John Kregel. 6. Corporate-Initiated Workplace Supports / Paul Wehman, Pamela Sherron Targett and Michael D. West / [and others]. 7. Career Development: Helping Youth with Mild Cognitive Limitations Achieve Successful Careers / Patricia Rogan, Richard G. Luecking and Mary Held -- III. Housing and Community Living. 8. A Home of One's Own: The Role of Housing and Social Services Agencies / Suellen Galbraith. 9. Social and Community Participation: How to Enhance Supports for People with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Valerie J. Bradley, John M. Agosta and Madeleine Kimmich. 10. Building Stronger Communities for All: Thoughts About Community Participation for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities / Robert Bogdan and Steven J. Taylor --^
• IV. Health and Well-Being. 11. Access to Health Services: Improving the Availability and Quality of Health Services for People with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Deborah M. Spitalnik and Sheryl White-Scott. 12. The Healthy People 2010 Process: Difficulties Related to Surveillance and Data Collection / Vincent A. Campbell and Holly J. Fedeyko -- V. Familial, Psychological, and Spiritual Well-Being. 13. Family Life: Experiences of People with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Alexander J. Tymchuk. 14. People with a Dual Diagnosis: America's Powerless Population / Steven Reiss. 15. Spirituality and Self-Actualization: Recognizing Spiritual Needs and Strengths of Individuals with Cognitive Limitations / William Gaventa and Roger K. Peters --^
• VI. Citizenship and Civil Rights. 16. An Overview of the Emerging Disability Policy Framework: A Guidepost for Analyzing Public Policy / Robert Silverstein. 17. The Criminal Justice System and People with Mild Cognitive Limitations / Ruth Luckasson. 18. Enhancing Understanding, Opportunity, and Social Support through Community Programs and Social Policy / Alexander J. Tymchuk, Ruth Luckasson and K. Charlie Lakin.

ISBN

1557664994

LCCN

^^2001025795

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library