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Kappel, Bruce – 1986
The first of five volumes on the means by which Canadian communities can reduce the incidence of mental retardation, minimize existing impairment, and improve the quality of life of the mentally retarded, this booklet provides an overview of the types of conditions leading to mental handicap and what can be done to prevent or ameliorate those…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Planning, Community Role, Delivery Systems
Kappel, Bruce – 1986
The fourth of five volumes on the means by which Canadian communities can reduce the incidence of mental retardation, minimize existing impairment, and improve the quality of life of the mentally retarded, this booklet focuses on the prevention of mental handicap in adults and ways to accommodate and encourage community participation by the…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Rearing, Citizen Participation, Civil Liberties
Kappel, Bruce; Ioannou, Miria – 1986
The fifth of five volumes on the means by which Canadian communities can reduce the incidence of mental retardation, minimize existing impairment, and improve the quality of life of the mentally retarded, this booklet focuses on issues raised by the first four volumes, discusses the current system of support and services in Canada, and offers…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Civil Liberties, Community Programs, Foreign Countries
Kappel, Bruce; McWhorter, Alan – 1986
The second of five volumes on the means by which Canadian communities can reduce the incidence of mental retardation, minimize existing impairment, and improve the quality of life of the mentally retarded, this booklet focuses on needed action to assure the health of babies, young children, and families. After an introduction, sections deal with…
Descriptors: Community Role, Demonstration Programs, Financial Support, Foreign Countries