Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
The Future of Disability in America
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309104726
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.
Institutional Disability
Author: Robert A. Katzmann
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 0815716281
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This case study of transportation policy for disabled people illustrates the flaws in policymaking that lead many Americans to believe government is not working as it should. Robert A. Katzmann examines the workings of the legislative, administrative, and judicial processes, both separately and in interaction, as he relates the erratic path of transportation policy for the disabled over two decades. An estimated 13.4 million people in this country have difficulty using public transportation, but the federal response to their problems of mobility is of fairly recent vintage, beginning with legislation in the early 1970s. Since then, there have been many twists and turns in policy, involving a wide array of governmental institutions. These constant shifts have confused state and local governments, the transit industry, and the disabled community. Assessing why policy was so erratic, Katzmann concludes that in part the confusion resulted from the inability to choose between conflicting approaches to the problem--one oriented toward the rights of equal access for the disabled, and the other favoring effective mobility by any practical means. In addition, the conflict between these two policy approaches was compounded by increasing fragmentation within and among national institutions.
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
ISBN: 0815716281
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This case study of transportation policy for disabled people illustrates the flaws in policymaking that lead many Americans to believe government is not working as it should. Robert A. Katzmann examines the workings of the legislative, administrative, and judicial processes, both separately and in interaction, as he relates the erratic path of transportation policy for the disabled over two decades. An estimated 13.4 million people in this country have difficulty using public transportation, but the federal response to their problems of mobility is of fairly recent vintage, beginning with legislation in the early 1970s. Since then, there have been many twists and turns in policy, involving a wide array of governmental institutions. These constant shifts have confused state and local governments, the transit industry, and the disabled community. Assessing why policy was so erratic, Katzmann concludes that in part the confusion resulted from the inability to choose between conflicting approaches to the problem--one oriented toward the rights of equal access for the disabled, and the other favoring effective mobility by any practical means. In addition, the conflict between these two policy approaches was compounded by increasing fragmentation within and among national institutions.
Recommendations of the Task Force on Coordination of Public Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities
Author: Illinois Task Force on Coordination of Public Transportation Services for Persons with Disabilities
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chicago (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chicago (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Handicapped Persons
Author: Norman Ashford
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000366502
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Originally published in 1982 and contributed to by a range of international authors and experts in the field of transport accessibility, this volume discusses the position of urban and rural transport problems of the elderly and disabled in the UK, USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Based on research, policy analysis and documental field experience the volume also discusses advances made in relevant technology, major changes in public policy and innovative proposals for system development or change.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000366502
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Originally published in 1982 and contributed to by a range of international authors and experts in the field of transport accessibility, this volume discusses the position of urban and rural transport problems of the elderly and disabled in the UK, USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Based on research, policy analysis and documental field experience the volume also discusses advances made in relevant technology, major changes in public policy and innovative proposals for system development or change.
Urban Transportation for Handicapped Persons
Author: United States. Congressional Budget Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to services for people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to services for people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Americans with Disabilities Act
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation
Publisher:
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Category : Discrimination against people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Discrimination against people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Transportation for the Handicapped
Author: United States. Department of Transportation. Library Services Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : People with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Improving Transport Accessibility for All Guide to Good Practice
Author: European Conference of Ministers of Transport
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9282101401
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This guide brings the reader information on the latest in good practice regarding improving transport accessibility for all users.
Publisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9282101401
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
This guide brings the reader information on the latest in good practice regarding improving transport accessibility for all users.
Transportation Plan for Disabled Persons Served by Urban Mass Transit
Author: Connecticut. Department of Transportation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Local transit
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Elderly and Handicapped Transportation
Author: Public Technology, inc
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description