Involving People with Disabilities as Members of Advisory Groups

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Article Publication Date: 
7/17/2004
Summary: 
Service providers, schools, parks departments, public health agencies and other organizations make decisions and policies that profoundly affect the health, employment, income and well-being of people with disabilities. This capacity carries the obligation to involve the people most affected by including individuals with disabilities in the decision-making process. This Practice Guideline offers suggestions on how to involve people with disabilities as active members and advisors of your group.
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University of Montana Rural Institute
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Advisory Groups; Advisory Boards: Rural Community; Recruiting Participants; Access; Disability Awareness

Contact

Meg Traci
The University of Montana Rural Institute
Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service
Phone: 
888-268-2743

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/50400