Community Integration - Myth or Reality?

Authors

  • John Saunders

Keywords:

Integration, Community, Involvement, Policy, Legislation, Support, Community Based Services, Mental Handicap, Resource Allocation, Provision, SNA, SET, Adult, Learning Difficulties

Abstract

Present day government policy indicates a preference for community based services for adults with mental handicap. However, the inadequacy of resource allocations and the apparent failure to address the implications of true comminants integration raise serious questions for all those concerned. 

References

Flynn, M. (1989). Independent Living For Adults With Mental Handicap, London: Cassell.

Jones, K. (1987). New Society 18th September. Moloney, N. (1990). "The Myth of Community Care" Impact January.

McConkey, R., Conliffe, C. (1989). The Person with Mental Handicap - Preparation For Adult Life in the Community. Dublin: St. Michael's House and Belfast: The Institute of Counselling and Personal Development.

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Published

1991-11-11

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Saunders, J. (1991). Community Integration - Myth or Reality?. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 4(2), 73–80. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/471

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (1991)

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