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The Future of Disability in America (Hardcover)
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The Future of Disability in America (Hardcover)
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The future of disability in America will depend on how well the
U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and
technological developments that will unfold during the next two to
three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute
of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in
America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of
Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about
continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and
participation in community life of people with disabilities. This
book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues,
including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan;
disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed
by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings,
equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people
moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults
experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems;
selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting
payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and
the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The
Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles
and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This
book's recommendations 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. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2
Definition and Monitoring of Disability 3 Disability Trends 4
Health Care Transitions for Young People 5 Secondary Conditions and
Aging with Disability 6 The Environmental Context of Disability:
The Case of Health Care Facilities 7 Assistive and Mainstream
Technologies for People with Disabilities 8 Access to Health
Insurance and the Role of Risk-Adjusted Payments to Health Plans 9
Coverage of Assistive Technologies and Personal Assistive Services
10 Organization and Support of Disability Research References
Appendix A Study Activities Appendix B Table of Contents for
Workshop on Disability in America: A New Look (2006) Appendix C
Risk Adjustment of Insurance Premiums in the United States and
Implications for People with Disabilities Appendix D The Americans
with Disabilities Act in a Health Care Context Appendix E The
Employment Discrimination Provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act: Implementation and Impact Appendix F Access to
Telecommunications Technology by Americans with Disabilities: Key
Laws and Policies Appendix G Transportation Patterns and Problems
of People with Disabilities Appendix H Committee on Disability in
America Biographical Sketches Index
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