Independent Living Centers in Rural Communities

1992 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurel Richards ◽  
Quentin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rural Life ◽  
Independent Living Centers ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
Definition Of

Independent living centers offer a new method of serving people with disabilities which utilizes a consumer approach in program management and service delivery. The two-fold purpose of centers is to assist people with disabilities in establishing lives of independence and to advocate for changes in society. Initially established in urban settings in the early 1970's, the independent living center model spread to many rural communities during the 1980's. The authors provide an overview to independent living centers, including a definition of independent living, identification of the four distinguishing characteristics of centers, and a description of core services. They examine the special demands which rural life places on independent living service provision, including a review of barriers to rural independent living and ways independent living centers are addressing these barriers. The article closes with a list of recommendations of subject areas in which additional training and research programs are needed.

Should a Special Educator Entertain Volunteers? Interdependence in Rural America

1984 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence W. Marrs
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Rural America ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Service Delivery Systems ◽  
And Training

Rural communities have a tradition of helping each other and of shared interdependence. The National Rural Independent Living Network is developing Community Independent Living Service Delivery Systems in over 500 communities by 1986. Strategies are provided for designing a volunteer program, recruiting and training volunteers, and linking volunteers with disabled persons.

scholarly journals Delivering Public Services in the Mixed Economy of Welfare: Perspectives from the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rural England

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
IRENE HARDILL ◽  
PETER DWYER
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Public Services ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rural England ◽  
Community Sector

AbstractThe voluntary and community sector in England is playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of public services to older adults and in doing so they rely on unpaid volunteers. In this article, we draw on the findings of a recent qualitative study of the impact on the voluntary and community sector of delivering ‘low-level’ public services that promote independent living and wellbeing in old age. The fieldwork focused on services that help older adults aged 70+ living in remote rural communities across three English regions. Those charged with service delivery, which is increasingly the voluntary and community sector, face particular challenges, such as uncertain funding regimes and reliance on volunteer labour.

After Independent Living, What Next? A Primer on Independence for People with Disabilities, Their Families, and Service Providers

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol Grant Potter
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Disability Status ◽  
Independent Living Centers ◽  
Philosophical Framework ◽  
Legislative Language

Independent living has evolved from legislative language into a philosophical framework for services designed to enhance opportunities for independence for people with disabilities. Although sometimes difficult to accomplish, providing services consistent with the independent living philosophy can foster a spirit of self-sufficiency and individuality in consumers. A life-long goal for people with disabilities is to develop personal visions of independence that embrace disability, but do not depend solely on disability for absolute definition. People with disabilities and their families know from personal experience the complexities of maintaining a balance between disability-related issues and the part of life that has little to do with disability status. This article explores various definitions of independence, the development of personal visions unconstrained by disability, and the role of independent living centers in the lives of people who happen to have disabilities.

Exploring Access to Independent Living Services for People With Disabilities Through a Transportation Network Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 104420732110275
Author(s):  
Kourtney B. Johnson ◽  
Lillie Greiman ◽  
Christiane VonReichert ◽  
Billy Altom
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Transportation Network ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Geographic Analysis ◽  
Local Road ◽  
Independent Living Services

Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are nonresidential, nonprofit agencies that provide independent living services to people with disabilities across the nation. The services CILs provide are invaluable to people with disabilities living independently in the community. Accessing CIL services can be challenging for people with disabilities, particularly for individuals in rural areas. A geographic analysis called a transportation network analysis is one method for assessing access to CIL services. We draw on the distribution of CILs across the country and in two rural states (Montana and Arkansas) to assess levels of geographic access using travel distance along national and local road networks. Incorporating data from the American Community Survey allowed us to estimate the number of people with disabilities living within certain distance thresholds from CILs. We saw increased access in urban areas where there is a higher concentration of CILs, suggesting that people with disabilities in rural areas have limited access to CIL services. We explore how partnering with Area Agencies on Aging has the potential to expand access to services for people with disabilities in rural areas, highlighting the utility of geographic analysis in social service provision.

scholarly journals Validation of Sexological Worldview

SAGE Open ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401243907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A. Sitron ◽  
Donald A. Dyson
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Perspective Transformation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Developmental Characteristics ◽  
Definition Of

The authors originally posited that a new construct must be developed to measure the success of affective training for sexologists, particularly the Sexuality Attitudes Reassessment (SAR) modality. Couching their critique in studies that have been conducted to measure the SAR’s effectiveness as a method used to evoke perspective transformation and more sensitive and humanistic service provision, the authors argued that the development of a professional’s sexological worldview would be a more accurate construct than attitude change to measure when considering the outcomes of SAR training. This study in the United States used a two-phase qualitative approach to validate the proposed sexological worldview construct. In the first phase, they surveyed a panel of 16 sexologists regarding their original proposed definition of sexological worldview and refined it. In the second phase, they completed 30 one-on-one interviews with a convenience sample of sexologists and sexology students. Using an inductive content analysis of the interview transcripts, seven themes emerged in support of the proposed definition of sexological worldview, including its components and its developmental characteristics. The article concludes with a discussion of the implications for the use of the construct for the training of sexologists.

Legal, Ethical, and Financial Aspects of Providing Services to Children With Swallowing Disorders in the Public Schools

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas J. O'Toole
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Legal Requirements ◽  
The Public ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Management Issues

The public schools must follow laws that deal with services for children who meet the legal requirements for having a disability. Children who have swallowing disorders that require the services of a speech-language pathologist typically meet the definition of a child with a disability. This article addresses the importance of the speech-language pathologist being aware of legal requirements for the provision of services as well as liability, ethical, and risk management issues related to the provision of such services. Financial considerations relating to service provision are also described.

Evaluating Sport Psychology Service Delivery for Elite USA Track and Field Athletes: Findings and Recommendations

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Lennie Waite ◽  
Chris Stanley ◽  
Brian Zuleger ◽  
Anne Shadle
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Common Core ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Psychology Service ◽  
Managing Stress ◽  
And Training

In preparation for the 2020–2024 Olympic cycle, members of the USA Track and Field sport psychology (SP) subcommittee investigated the SP service provision needs and preferences of 88 elite Olympic-level athletes. A mixed-methods needs analysis was employed, which consisted of surveys, interviews, and a focus group, to help understand current SP usage and shape future SP services for USA Track and Field. Findings highlighted a lack of knowledge and exposure to SP services and a desire for increased contact with SP professionals among athletes, exposing gaps and room for improvement in service delivery. Athletes cited flexibility in terms of service delivery mode and shared common core preferences for mental training, including help managing stress, pressure, emotions, and other challenges of competition and training. The results are discussed in relation to strengthening the effectiveness of service provision through increasing visibility, accessibility, and education regarding the benefits of SP services.

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