People First [electronic resource] : A Reference Guide Regarding Persons with Disabilities. Third Edition (Revised)
This booklet is a reference guide intended to serve as an introduction to basic terms, services, and supports regarding people with developmental disabilities. The different sections include: (1) a philosophy statement regarding persons with disabilities by the North Carolina Council on Developmenta...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1993.
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| Summary: | This booklet is a reference guide intended to serve as an introduction to basic terms, services, and supports regarding people with developmental disabilities. The different sections include: (1) a philosophy statement regarding persons with disabilities by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities; (2) guidelines on using appropriate language when writing or speaking about developmental disabilities; (3) suggestions for interacting with persons having developmental disabilities; (4) a glossary of key concepts related to developmental disabilities; (5) a listing of common acronyms in the field of developmental disabilities; (6) federal and state laws applicable to individuals with developmental disabilities; (7) a listing of state (North Carolina) government agencies which serve persons with developmental disabilities; and (8) a listing of consumer, advocacy, and professional organizations involved with persons having developmental disabilities. (DB) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED371501. Sponsoring Agency: North Carolina State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Raleigh. |
| Physical Description: | 48 p. |
| Audience: | Community. |