Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Provides an overview of the types of disability that limit an individual’s physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, and stamina, either as a structural or functional impairment. The characteristics of specific physical disability are outlined and examples of the ways in which physical disability affects individuals are explained, along with information on how to find government and local disability programs and resources.




Physical Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook


Book Description

"Provides basic information on physical disabilities and their effects on society, health conditions and associated risks, sexuality, transportation, housing, and employment, including disability laws and policies and facts about rehabilitative and assistive technology. Includes an index and resources for additional information"--




Mental Disability and Rehabilitation Sourcebook, 1st Ed.


Book Description

Provides an overview of the most common types of mental disability, behavioral-health therapies, co-occurring disorders, medications commonly used to treat mental disability, treatment options, culturally competent care, accessibility, rehabilitation, and the ways in which the Affordable Care Act provides parity protections for behavioral-health services, along with tips on finding a therapist, supporting a friend or family member through diagnosis and treatment, and information about the neurodiversity movement, along with information on how to find government and local disability programs and resources.




Disability and Health Sourcebook, Fifth Edition


Book Description

Offers basic consumer health information about physical, sensory, cognitive, and learning disabilities, along with facts about assistive devices, technologies, and related services to promote independence, and guidance for families on education and employment options, legal, and financial concerns.




Sourcebook of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Practice


Book Description

This volume addresses the promise and challenges of employment, service roles and contexts in rehabilitation and mental health practice, developing readiness for employment, sustaining employment, and responding to the needs of people coping with a range of disabilities. The book is relevant to the education of human service professionals, and will enable practitioners to expand their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the interface of rehabilitation and mental health.




Rehabilitation Sourcebook


Book Description

Resource added for the Physical Therapist Assistant program 105241.




Disabilities Sourcebook


Book Description

In addition, a glossary and chapters about various resources offer for further help and information."--BOOK JACKET.




Health Technology Sourcebook, 2nd Ed.


Book Description

Consumer health information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monitoring of good health. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.




Physical Disability


Book Description

Intended for all professionals who work with physically disabled persons. Selected references included are multidisciplinary in approach. Arranged according to topic or form, e.g., there are chapters on blindness, independent living, and journals. Each entry gives bibliographical information and an annotation. Author, title indexes.




American Rehabilitation


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