Introduction -- Definition and monitoring of disability -- Disability trends -- Health care transitions for young people -- Secondary conditions and aging with disability -- The environmental context of disability : the case of health care facilities -- Assistive and mainstream technologies for people with disabilities -- Access to health insurance and the role of risk-adjusted payments to health plans -- Coverage of assistive technologies and personal assistive services -- Organization and support of disability research
Summary
"The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendation 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."--Jacket
