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Peer reviewedJournal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1994
A chart compares provisions regarding vision-related services of five major federal health reform bills. Comparisons cover general characteristics, vision services, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, durable medical equipment, long-term care, consumer information in accessible formats, and other provisions of interest. (DB)
Descriptors: Eligibility, Federal Legislation, Health Insurance, Health Services
Download full textFund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1988
The booklet is intended to provide basic information for persons with either rights or responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The definition of physical or mental impairment precedes an explanation of the law's requirements. Rights are listed under the following sections: program accessibility; preschool, elementary…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Civil Rights, Definitions
American Counseling Association, Office of Public Policy and Information, Alexandria, VA. – 1997
Medicaid is the key source of health insurance for those who would otherwise have to rely solely on emergency rooms and public health clinics for services. This report provides an overview of Medicaid programs and the newly enacted Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and outlines the implications of key program provisions for professional…
Descriptors: Counselors, Delivery Systems, Federal Legislation, Financial Support
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 2003
This "toolkit" document is intended to provide a culturally appropriate set of resources to address the unique political and legal concerns of people with disabilities in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. It provides information on education, health, vocational rehabilitation (VR), independent living, model approaches, and…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indians, Assistive Technology, Change Strategies
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. Community Services Assistance Center. – 1989
This report presents summaries of federally-assisted and state (Virginia) funded programs as required by Public Law 100-146, The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987. Information presented for each of the 55 programs includes: (1) the administering agency; (2) the legislation enabling the provision of…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Eligibility, Federal Aid
Access USA, Inc., Millington, NJ. – 1994
This guide is designed to provide immigrants with an understanding of the way immigration law works and information on daily life in the United States. It consists of two parts: (1) a section on immigration law, with an overview and detailed information on the types of visas available and sample immigration forms; and (2) information on American…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Banking, Citizenship Education, Civics
