Author: Roy I. Brown
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748732944
Category : Handicapped
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Interest in quality of life has increased considerably over recent years and is now making considerable impact amongst all practitioners concerned with people with disabilities. This book looks critically at the concepts, assessment and practice as they relate to quality of life issues in many fields of disability. The issues for professional training and practice are evaluated and the benefits of involvement in creative activities are examined. Vocational, social and leisure implications for quality of life considerations are also explored in a number of chapters. Case studies and examples are used throughout the book to make this edition accessible and of real practical use to all those working with people with disabilities.
Quality of Life for People with Disabilities
Author: Roy I. Brown
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748732944
Category : Handicapped
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Interest in quality of life has increased considerably over recent years and is now making considerable impact amongst all practitioners concerned with people with disabilities. This book looks critically at the concepts, assessment and practice as they relate to quality of life issues in many fields of disability. The issues for professional training and practice are evaluated and the benefits of involvement in creative activities are examined. Vocational, social and leisure implications for quality of life considerations are also explored in a number of chapters. Case studies and examples are used throughout the book to make this edition accessible and of real practical use to all those working with people with disabilities.
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748732944
Category : Handicapped
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Interest in quality of life has increased considerably over recent years and is now making considerable impact amongst all practitioners concerned with people with disabilities. This book looks critically at the concepts, assessment and practice as they relate to quality of life issues in many fields of disability. The issues for professional training and practice are evaluated and the benefits of involvement in creative activities are examined. Vocational, social and leisure implications for quality of life considerations are also explored in a number of chapters. Case studies and examples are used throughout the book to make this edition accessible and of real practical use to all those working with people with disabilities.
A Profile of Persons with Disabilities in Canada
Author: Adele Furrie
Publisher: Statistics Canada = Statistique Canada
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This concise study of the north of Canada is based on the census statistics of 1986 and includes demographic composition and change, cultural composition, education, labour force activity and income, family and household composition and housing conditions, with highlights (summary).
Publisher: Statistics Canada = Statistique Canada
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
This concise study of the north of Canada is based on the census statistics of 1986 and includes demographic composition and change, cultural composition, education, labour force activity and income, family and household composition and housing conditions, with highlights (summary).
ReThinking DisAbility
Author: René Gadacz
Publisher: University of Alberta
ISBN: 9780888642608
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This volume provides case studies of the contemporary independent living/disabled consumer movement from the perspective of New Social Movement theory. It describes the organizational strategies by which disabled people pursue the goal of integrated community living, and focuses on the work of several movement organizations.
Publisher: University of Alberta
ISBN: 9780888642608
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This volume provides case studies of the contemporary independent living/disabled consumer movement from the perspective of New Social Movement theory. It describes the organizational strategies by which disabled people pursue the goal of integrated community living, and focuses on the work of several movement organizations.
Canadiana
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
Book Description
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1394
Book Description
Directory of Statistics in Canada
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Statistics Canada Catalogue
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Lifelong Leisure Skills and Lifestyles for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Author: Stuart J. Schleien
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
After discussing how to select appropriate leisure activities, this book gives an excellent curriculum for leisure education.
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
After discussing how to select appropriate leisure activities, this book gives an excellent curriculum for leisure education.
The Daily
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Guidelines and Principles for the Development of Disability Statistics
Author:
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This publication is aimed at assisting national statistical offices and other producers of disability statistics in improving the collection, compilation and dissemination of disability data. Examples are included from both developing and developed countries. It is one of two recent UN reports concerned with the development of statistics and indicators relating to people with disabilities. It builds on the first report, 'Manual for the Development of Statistical Information for Disability Programmes and Policies' (ISBN 9211613809), and also on the section on disability in the publication 'Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses (Revision 1) (ISBN 9211614023).
Publisher: United Nations Publications
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
This publication is aimed at assisting national statistical offices and other producers of disability statistics in improving the collection, compilation and dissemination of disability data. Examples are included from both developing and developed countries. It is one of two recent UN reports concerned with the development of statistics and indicators relating to people with disabilities. It builds on the first report, 'Manual for the Development of Statistical Information for Disability Programmes and Policies' (ISBN 9211613809), and also on the section on disability in the publication 'Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses (Revision 1) (ISBN 9211614023).
Leisure Education, Community Development, and Populations with Special Needs
Author: Atara Sivan
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851999272
Category : Community development
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The results are presented of a Commission of the World Leisure and Recreation Association (WLRA) to examine the role of leisure and education for leisure activities among people with special needs living in the community, requiring social or health services outside hospital. A conceptual and practical framework for understanding the process of leisure education is provided and its role for community development and populations with special needs discussed. A total of 17 chapters serve as a foundation for developing models and programmes for leisure education within community settings and will be of interest to those working and researching in the area of education, leisure studies and community development.
Publisher: CABI
ISBN: 9780851999272
Category : Community development
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The results are presented of a Commission of the World Leisure and Recreation Association (WLRA) to examine the role of leisure and education for leisure activities among people with special needs living in the community, requiring social or health services outside hospital. A conceptual and practical framework for understanding the process of leisure education is provided and its role for community development and populations with special needs discussed. A total of 17 chapters serve as a foundation for developing models and programmes for leisure education within community settings and will be of interest to those working and researching in the area of education, leisure studies and community development.