Life Goals for Persons with Severe Disabilities: A Structural Analysis.

McGee, John J.; Menolascino, Frank J.

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ERIC Number: EJ243153

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Publication Date: 1981

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Life Goals for Persons with Severe Disabilities: A Structural Analysis.

McGee, John J.; Menolascino, Frank J.

Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, v57 n1 p14-20 Win 1981

The first element in defining the life goals of mentally retarded persons is the establishment of nurturing environments. These environments consist of an array of community-based residential, educational, and vocational alternatives. The disabled person should receive full recognition as a developmental being. (JN)

Descriptors: Aspiration, Human Dignity, Humanization, Mainstreaming, Normalization (Handicapped), Quality of Life, Residential Institutions, Self Actualization, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation, Special Education, Therapeutic Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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