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Download full textLaurie, William F. – 1982
The 1981 White House Conference on Aging, particularly the 50 State Conferences on Aging, generated over 1,500 pages of data on aging, addressing over 3,000 issues. To summarize the information from the 16 Technical Committee reports, a conceptual framework was used which focused on the well being of older people in three dimensions - health,…
Descriptors: Crime, Delivery Systems, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Gerontology
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 2000
This report describes the nation's progress in advancing public policies to increase the inclusion, empowerment, and independence of people with disabilities of all ages consistent with the vision of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The report covers the period of November 1, 1998 through November 19, 1999. It reviews federal policy…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Civil Rights Legislation, Compliance (Legal)
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1996
The National Council on Disability (NCD) held a National Summit on Disability Policy on April 27-29, 1996 at which 300 grassroots disability leaders gathered to discuss how to achieve independence in the next decade. Following an analysis of disability demographics and disability rights and culture, disability policy is assessed in 11 areas:…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Agenda Setting, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation
