The second major piece of 1990's legislation accomplishes several things: -Renewed funding for four major grant programs on behalf of people with developmental disabilities -Increased the total estimated number of people with developmental disabilities -Calls for advocacy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities. It requires provision of adequate services so people can attain their optimum potential, quality of life, and independence as integral members of the community


What will be an ideal response?


The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1990

Social Work & Human Services

You might also like to view...

Family preservation emphasizes which of the following themes?

a. Time limits b. General and broad goals c. Agency-based services d. All of the above

Social Work & Human Services

Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating

and inappropriate weight-control behavior.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Social Work & Human Services

You become convinced that very little is being done to help a specific marginalized group (for example, ex-offenders). Which structural interest is most likely to respond to this unmet need?

a. Human service corporations. b. Welfare bureaucrats. c. Clinical entrepreneurs. d. Voluntary sector providers.

Social Work & Human Services

Traditionally, older adults have been portrayed in a __________ manner by the American media

A) ?traditional B) ?normal C) ?stereotypical D) ?average

Social Work & Human Services