The Willowbrook Wars
by Sheila M. Rothman, David J. Rothman
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Author: David J. Rothman, Sheila M. RothmanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-04-07
ISBN: 0202307573
Number of pages: 417
Publisher: Aldine Transaction
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Summary: 5 Stars
You would think that helping those with special developmental needs is a no-brainer. Often though, it takes intuition, persistence and a passionate resolve to cut through institutional red tape and push through the social barriers that stand in the way of bringing resources to those in need.
"The Willowbrook Wars" is an extraordinary, historical account of people in the vanguard of reform. It is their story and it is compelling.
Throughout "The Willowbrook Wars," we are reminded that everyone has a right to respect and inclusion in his or her own community. This belief is as important today as it was thirty years ago. Today, costs of care are rising and fiscal resources are being diverted from social healthcare programs, so there is a natural, bureaucratic tendency to do the `cost effective' thing. But `entitlement' is not a dirty word; it's a hard-won right.
"The Willowbrook Wars" shares the struggles and joys of people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and advocates. For anyone in the field, this is a must-read.
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