Workshop on Disability in America A New Look: Summary and Background Papers (2006) / Chapter Skim
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In fact, a demographic imperative -- the aging of the baby boom generation -- will soon substantially increase the proportion and numbers of Americans in the older age groups that are most at risk of physical and mental impairments, limitations, and disabilities (U.S. Census Bureau, 2004)
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to include the prevention of progressive or secondary health problems (e.g., pressure sores related to spinal cord injury) , the development of more effective rehabilitation strategies, the use of appropriate assistive technologies, and the elimination or mitigation of environmental barriers that restrict the participation in society of individuals with disabling conditions.
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The workshop summary and the background papers will serve as resources for the second phase of the committee's work. This phase, which began in fall 2005, expands the focus to cover additional topics, including the roles of assistive technologies and universal design, financing issues, and directions for public policy and research.
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