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Raps, Marvin A. – Exceptional Parent, 1985
A respite care program in New Jersey provides 50 families of mentally alert severely disabled adults with periodic relief. The program, which featured recreational and social activities, promotes the mental health of parents and families. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Family Programs, Program Development, Respite Care
Knoll, James; Bedford, Sara – Exceptional Parent, 1989
Results of a survey of 2,800 parents of children with disabilities found that families are essentially pleased with their respite services, but are dissatisfied with the services' lack of flexibility, arbitrary limits on use, inability to respond to crises, lack of parental voice in forming or reforming services, etc. (JDD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Programs, Parent Attitudes, Respite Care
Cobb, Polyxane S. – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Designed for parents who wish to develop local respite care services for families with disabled children, this primer outlines strategies for: evaluating current available services and programs; pulling people together; conducting a needs assessment; raising money; and writing a proposal. (CB)
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Disabilities, Needs Assessment
