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2. Services and supports for people with disabilities - Wikipedia

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   According to the Americans with disabilities act, people with disabilities are guaranteed equal opportunities when it comes to public accommodation, jobs, transportation, [6] government services and telecommunications. These allow for Americans with disabilities to be able to live as normal lives as possible apart from their disadvantage.

3. Nursing home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Skilled care also includes services provided by specially trained professionals, such as physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists. [citation needed] The services nursing homes offer vary from facility to facility. Services can include: Room and board; Monitoring of medication; Personal care (including dressing, bathing, and toilet ...

4. Long-term care - Wikipedia

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   Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long-term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients ...

5. List of disability organizations - Wikipedia

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   American Foundation for the Blind (1921) – primarily serves the blind population and focuses on advocacy and services. The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ARC Association for Real Change (1976) – supports the providers of the individuals with learning ...

6. Home care - Wikipedia

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   Homecare (home care, in-home care), also known as domiciliary care, personal care or social care, is health care or supportive care provided in the individual home where the patient or client is living, generally focusing on paramedical aid by professional caregivers, assistance in daily living for ill, disabled or elderly people, or a combination thereof.

7. Disability Determination Services - Wikipedia

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   Applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) file applications for disability benefits at local Social Security field offices. If the application is accepted, it is sent to the DDS in the state that the applicant lives to have the claim of disability assessed.