PROJECTED IMPACT OF THE FUNCTIONAL DEFINITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES - THE CATEGORICALLY DISABLED POPULATION AND SERVICE ELIGIBILITY

  • 1 January 1982
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 87  (1) , 73-79
Abstract
Indicators of substantial limitation in 7 life activity areas defined in P.L. 95-602 [Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services and Developmental Disabilities Amendments of 1978] were generated from a comprehensive needs assessment/screening instrument used in New York State [USA]. These indicators were then applied to a data base of over 35,000 individuals having 1 or more of the categorical developmental disabilities of autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation or other neurological impairments. Potential inclusion within the functional developmental disabilities definition of P.L. 95-602 varies as a function of categorical disability, age and level of intellectual functioning. Implications of these findings for access to services were discussed.

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