Serving Children with Disabilities A Systematic Look at the Programs
“Serving Children with Disabilities: A Systematic Look at the Programs” by Laudan Y. Aron, published by The Urban Institute in 1996, offers a detailed examination of the evolving policies and programs that support children with disabilities. With 182 pages, this book addresses the complexities arising from new legislation, court decisions, and societal changes that impact the care and support available to these children and their families.
Readers will find a comprehensive inventory of major programs, including definitions of disability, eligibility conditions, and varying service and cash benefits. The book aims to bridge the critical gap in understanding how resources are allocated for children with special needs. Through its analysis, it provides guiding principles for optimizing support within the fields of social services, public policy, and rehabilitation, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of law, disability, and family dynamics.
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The policies and programs that serve children with disabilities are in constant flux. They change as a result of new legislation, court decisions, and changing societal standards. This has left a critical gap in the attempts to offer the best support and care for these children. This book attempts to fill that gap. The authors present an invaluable, comprehensive inventory of the major programs now available, including definitions of disability, eligibility conditions, and service and cash benefits — all of which differ widely from program to program. From this inventory, the authors present a set of guiding principles for thinking about how to best allocate the resources we spend on these children and their families.
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