Housing the Physically Disabled An Anthology and Reader of Practice and Policy

This book offers an anthology of research undertaken by the author during the period following the passage of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. These assess the usefulness of existing concepts, policies and procedures developed to meet the special housing needs of the physically disabled. The chapters include: - ò comparison between existing policies in Britain with those in other developed countries - ò the development of a computer-based resource allocation model for determining an adequate supply of specially designed housing - ò the needs of the physically disabled both inside and outside their homes - ò the usefulness of public housing concepts for those with progressive disabilities - ò the adequacy of the administration of housing and related services; and - ò the role of the public and private sectors in making decisions with regard to providing adequate housing. - These previously published papers which form the book, have been chosen due to their particular interest to students and practitioners in social work, occupational therapy, rehabilitation medicine and nursing, welfare law, housing, health and social services management, architecture and building. It is also hoped that it will be of interest and help to people with disabilities and their carers.