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The Life Circumstances of Aged People with an Intellectual Disability.
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Ashman, Adrian F.; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1990
A Queensland (Australia) interview survey of 19 rural and 31 urban individuals over 50 years of age with mild or moderate intellectual disability is reported. Results are reported for both groups in terms of access to and participation in community activities, self-care and independence, health problems, and economic situation. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Community Involvement, Foreign Countries, Independent Living
Rural Community Action: A Series of Case Studies of Action Projects in Small New York State Communities. Miscellaneous Bulletin 116.
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Preston, James C.; Halton, Katherine B. – 1981
The report presents case studies of 7 community action projects which were undertaken by New York communities with populations under 10,000 and which show how local leaders can improve the quality of life in their communities. The report describes the background, initiation, expansion, implementation, consequences, and highlights of the projects,…
Descriptors: Arts Centers, Case Studies, Child Development Centers, Community Action
Project Teen-Ager - A Skills Exchange Program: High School Students Volunteering with the Elderly in a Rural Community.
Morris, Judson H., Jr. – 1984
Designed to improve self esteem and quality of life for rural adolescents and elderly, Project Teen-Ager enables these groups to exchange knowledge and skills for their mutual benefit. Initial sponsors of the program were Manning High School and South Carolina Community Long Term Care, a state agency for elderly/disabled persons who need help to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Cross Age Teaching, Experiential Learning