Incorporating independent living outcomes within rehabilitation agencies: Older disabled persons as an underserved population

Debra J. Sheets; Linda Ann Wray; Fred J. De Jong

doi:10.1080/J148v12n04_01

Incorporating independent living outcomes within rehabilitation agencies: Older disabled persons as an underserved population

Debra J. Sheets, Linda Ann Wray, Fred J. De Jong

Biobehavioral Health

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Abstract

This report shares findings from a survey examining the perceptions of administrators of 45 state rehabilitation agencies and 20 agencies serving the blind and visually impaired regarding the adequacy and appropriateness of their rehabilitation services for older persons. Our findings indicate that despite recent amendments to federal policies, state rehabilitation agency objectives remain predominantly vocational, providing most of their services to younger persons with disabilities. However, administrators are knowledgeable about the rehabililation needs of older persons with disabilities. The authors urge policy makers to modify specific policy and funding mechanisms to support and emphasize independent living outcomes to ensure that more older persons are served in the coming years.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-12
Number of pages	12
Journal	Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/J148v12n04_01
State	Published - Jan 1 1995

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Rehabilitation
Gerontology
Occupational Therapy
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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