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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 15
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State of the States in Developmental Disabilities: 2004
Braddock, David; Hemp, Richard; Rizzolo, Mary C.
Mental Retardation: A Journal of Practices, Policy and Perspectives, v42 n5 p356-370 2004
Public spending for MR/DD services grew rapidly during FYs 2000-2002. This rapid growth was followed by reductions in spending for MR/DD services as the nation's economy declined during 2002-2004. However, convergent factors stimulating future expansion of funding and services for persons with MR/DD include rapidly expanding cohorts of aging caregivers in the states, increasing longevity of persons with MR/DD, and extensive litigation in the states promoting access to services.
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Medical Services, Mental Retardation, State Aid, Financial Support, Aging (Individuals), Caregivers, Court Litigation, State Courts, Economic Change
American Association on Mental Retardation. P.O. Box 7065, Lawrence, KS 66044-7065. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://www.aamr.org/Periodicals/index.shtml.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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