Goals, outcomes, and future challenges for people with intellectual disabilities in a noninstitutional society: the Norwegian experience

By: Meyer, Jan.
Series: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 1 (2) 2004: 95-102.Publisher: 2004Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): COMMUNITY LIVING | COMMUNITY SERVICES | GOVERNMENT POLICY | SERVICES | DEINSTITUTIONALISATION | NORWAYSummary: Describes the Norwegian welfare system and how its programmes support Norwegians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Uses this as a case example of how one nation's public policy shifted to provide community-invested services for people with lifelong disabilities. Examines the dilemmas faced by local communities in attempting to meet the national goals of a "noninstitutional society'.
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Describes the Norwegian welfare system and how its programmes support Norwegians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Uses this as a case example of how one nation's public policy shifted to provide community-invested services for people with lifelong disabilities. Examines the dilemmas faced by local communities in attempting to meet the national goals of a "noninstitutional society'.

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