Quality of Life for Persons With Disabilities: Skill Development and Transitions Across Life Stages

Disability and the Concept of Quality of Life The Concept of Quality of Life Human Development Across Life Stages A Model of Functional Skill Development Significant Factors That Influence Success Organizing for Service Delivery Supporting the Developing Child Life Birth, Infancy, and Early Childhood Teamwork and Transitions in Child Care Family Roles Special Issues Surrounding At-Risk Children Identifying Needs and Building on Strengths Learning How To Learn Appendix 2-A Educating the Individual with Disabilities Life The School Years Special Issues Concerning Children and Youth with Disabilities Developing Competence in Functional Skills Using Technology to Advantage Identifying Vocational and Career Interests Preparation for Transition from the School Environment Entering and Advancing in the Working World Life The Productive Years Special Issues Concerning Adults with Disabilities Gaining and Maintaining Employment Becoming a Valued Employee Making a Contribution to Society Retirement and Disability Life The Senior Years Quality of Life for the Elderly with Disabilities Appendix ARehabilitation Research and Training Centers Supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Appendix BRehabilitation Engineering Centers Supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation