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1041673
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b796043
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| Title & Author
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The future of disability in America /\ Committee on Disability in America, Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Marilyn J. Field and Alan Jette, editors.
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| Publication Statement
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Washington, DC :: National Academies Press,, ©2007.
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1 online resource (xxv, 592 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0309668646
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: 1281093475
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: 6611093478
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: 9780309668644
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: 9781281093479
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: 9786611093471
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0309104726
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9780309104722
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction -- Definition and monitoring of disability -- Disability trends -- Health care transitions for young people -- Secondary conditions and aging with disability -- The environmental context of disability : the case of health care facilities -- Assistive and mainstream technologies for people with disabilities -- Access to health insurance and the role of risk-adjusted payments to health plans -- Coverage of assistive technologies and personal assistive services -- Organization and support of disability research.
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| Abstract
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"The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendation propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society."--BOOK JACKET.
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People with disabilities-- Services for-- United States.
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People with disabilities-- United States.
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Sociology of disability-- United States.
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People with disabilities-- Services for.
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People with disabilities.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE-- People with Disabilities.
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Sociology of disability.
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Disabled Persons-- United States.
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Age Factors-- United States.
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Chronic Disease-- prevention control-- United States.
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Comorbidity-- United States.
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Health Services Accessibility-- trends-- United States.
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Insurance Coverage-- United States.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.40973
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| LC Classification
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HV1553.F87 2007eb
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| NLM classification
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HV 1553F996 2007
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| Added Entry
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Field, Marilyn J., (Marilyn Jane)
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Jette, Alan M.
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Institute of Medicine (U.S.)., Committee on Disability in America: a New Look.
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