Embarking on a New Century: Mental Retardation at the End of the 20th Century

Embarking captures the challenging and controversial era between 1975-2000 that led the field of intellectual disability into a new age of community acceptance and inclusion. Includes 18 chapters that focus on three themes: public policy, health care, and clinical care

Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.

AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:

-Supported living
-Definition of intellectual disability
-Disability funding
-Positive behavior support
-Palliative care
-Quality of life
-Health