Quality of Life: Application to Persons With Disabilities

Volume II focuses on how the concepts and research on quality of life can be applied to people with mental retardation. Covers: 1) service delivery application, 2) organizational change application, 3) public policy application, and 4) quality of life, culture, and making a difference. Topics discussed include person-centered planning, the aftermath of parental death, supported living, health related applications, accreditation issues, personnel issues, public policy, international disability policy, and participatory action research. This book is a must for researchers, administrators, and practitioners alike.