Government Programs for Disabled Children: A Practitioner’s Guide to Policy and Programs in Florida
There are many government programs and benefits available to disabled children in the United States and include income-support programs, educational and therapeutic programs, and health services. This paper provides a practice/policy update for practitioners working with disabled children and their...
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| Published in | Florida public health review Vol. 13; pp. 49 - 54 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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University of North Florida
01.08.2016
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | There are many government programs and benefits available to disabled children in the United States and include income-support programs, educational and therapeutic programs, and health services. This paper provides a practice/policy update for practitioners working with disabled children and their families. Doctors, nurses, counselors, and educators need to understand the rights of disabled children and their families. A short case scenario is presented followed by a summary of the federal and state policies that are available. Finally, sources of funding for each program are presented. |
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| ISSN: | 2643-6248 |