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Rehabilitation Services and Education in Four Asian Countries: Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia
- Source :
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Rehabilitation Education . 2007 21(4):231-240. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Booming economic prosperity, the restoration of sociopolitical stability, and the rise of disability rights have given Asian countries both impetus and resources to improve quality of life among their citizens with disabilities. This article provides an overview of rehabilitation services and training pertaining to (a) rehabilitation-related laws and policies and disability statistics, (b) current status of rehabilitation services, (c) training and education of rehabilitation counselors and professionals, and (d) implications for rehabilitation educators and practitioners in the United States.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0889-7018
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Rehabilitation Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ966326
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive