Independent Living for the Handicapped Elderly Community: A National View

The first national survey of state blind rehabilitation units provides baseline data regarding independent living services for older and multiply disabled blind persons. The paper examines history and existing services, and defines policy and planning concerns. Ninety-one percent of 53 states and territories responded to the survey, and the article reveals directions for public policy.

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Independent Living Services to Older, Blind Persons in Rural Areas: Do They Make a Difference?

Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling ◽

10.1891/0047-2220.34.4.4 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 4-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marlene B. Huff ◽

Lou Ann Qualls

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Independent Living ◽

Consumer Satisfaction ◽

Visually Impaired ◽

Community Needs ◽

Blind And Visually Impaired ◽

Independent Living Programs ◽

Blind Persons ◽

Visually Impaired Persons ◽

Independent Living Services

Independent living services are thought to be an effective and efficient way to maintain older blind and visually impaired persons in their home environment for a longer period of time. Few studies, though, have analyzed the level of consumer satisfaction among these elders. This study asserts that an enriched understanding of customer satisfaction and the resulting service delivery recommendations will assist states in developing more effective independent living programs. The Kentucky Department for the Blind has been offering these services to blind and visually impaired elders since 1980. This study analyzes the results of a consumer satisfaction survey participated in by 94 elders who extensively used the service. Results indicate that independent living services are effective but limited in their ability to serve all elders that need them and services must be flexible enough to serve diverse community needs.

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The future commissioning of independent living services

Housing Care and Support ◽

10.1108/14608790200500005 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 21-23

Author(s):

Jo Hogg

Keyword(s):

Independent Living ◽

The Future ◽

Independent Living Services

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Foster Care Independent Living Services: Youth Perspectives

Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services ◽

10.1606/1044-3894.3714 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 89 (1) ◽

pp. 100-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Christopher G. Petr

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Foster Care ◽

Independent Living ◽

The United States ◽

Independent Living Programs ◽

Foster Youths ◽

The Life Course ◽

Successful Adults ◽

Independent Living Services

Emerging adulthood is a phase in the life course recently identified by developmental theorists. For youth in foster care, recent federal legislation in the United States has engendered new programs, typically called independent living programs, to help them become successful adults. This qualitative study reports the findings of interviews with a diverse sample of 27 current and former foster youths in a Midwestern state, focusing on the quantity and quality of independent living services received. The youths reported hopeful expectations and plans for their futures, widespread support for postcustody benefit programs, mixed opinions about the utilization and effectiveness of existing independent living programs, significant educational delays associated with frequent placements while in out-of-home custody, and strong attachments to families of origin.

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Insanity Plea: National Survey of Frequency and Success

The Journal of Psychiatry & Law ◽

10.1177/0093185385013001-207 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 13 (1-2) ◽

pp. 101-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Richard A. Pasewark ◽

Hugh McGinley

Keyword(s):

Public Policy ◽

Success Rate ◽

National Survey ◽

Insanity Plea ◽

Policy Concern

The 50 states were surveyed to determine the operative insanity rule and frequency and success of the insanity plea. Reflecting the dearth of information regarding this important public policy concern, only a limited number of jurisdictions could provide statistics on the plea's frequency and success. Among these, incidence of the plea was generally low, while its success rate was quite variable.

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