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Maximizing Autonomy: Reforming Personal Support Laws in Sweden and the United States.
- Source :
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Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps . Fall 1995 20(3):213-223. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Forms of guardianship for U.S. individuals with disabilities are reviewed, and Swedish legal and public policy innovations that replace guardianship with personal support services, such as mentors and personal assistants, are considered. The impact of Sweden's reforms on autonomy, independence, and integration is addressed. (Author/SW)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0274-9483
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ513543
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers