{"product_id":"make-the-day-matter-pamela-walker-9781557667137","title":"Make the Day Matter!: Promoting Typical Lifestyles for Adults with Significant Disabilities","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdults with disabilities enjoying active, rewarding, and meaningful daytimes in their communities--that's the reality when service providers and programs tap into innovative support strategies that really work. That's just what they'll do with this invaluable book, the first to compile all the best, most current knowledge on helping adults \"make the day matter.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA call to action and an in-depth guide to the most effective strategies, this illuminating resource gives service providers proven ideas for supporting adults with significant disabilities as they\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emake a smooth transition from school to adult life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efind or create employment that fits their goals and desires\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epursue their individual interests and hobbies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparticipate in postsecondary education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop social relationships and community connections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplore opportunities for paid self-advocacy and systems change work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintain active, healthy lifestyles as they age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, detailed case stories from across the country combine with practical guidelines to show professionals how to replicate success stories in their own communities. And with the extensive discussion of organizational change, programs will have a blueprint they can use to make the critical shift from facility-based to community-based services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only comprehensive look at promoting better, more fulfilling daytimes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this idea-filled guide from respected researchers is a must for all service providers who want to do more but aren't sure how. Every program serving adults needs a copy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pamela Walker, Patricia Rogan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557667136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557667137\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2007 pg. 160","brand":"Pamela Walker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44829783621887,"sku":"9781557667137","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5b7ad230-c6df-4e22-b7ed-5641361af4dd.jpg?v=1708451636","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/make-the-day-matter-pamela-walker-9781557667137","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}