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HANDICAPPED COMMUNITY [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Labour and Employment
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chronically unemployed
1, record 1, English, chronically%20unemployed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hard-core unemployed 2, record 1, English, hard%2Dcore%20unemployed
correct
- hard-core unemployed worker 3, record 1, English, hard%2Dcore%20unemployed%20worker
correct
- long-term unemployed 4, record 1, English, long%2Dterm%20unemployed
correct
- long-term unemployed worker 3, record 1, English, long%2Dterm%20unemployed%20worker
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the best fiscal and monetary policies, there will always be those handicapped in the competition for jobs by lack of education, skill, experience, or because of discrimination. We recommend a program of public service employment, providing... that the Government be an employer of last resort, providing work for the "hard-core unemployed" in useful community enterprises. 5, record 1, English, - chronically%20unemployed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Travail et emploi
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chômeur chronique
1, record 1, French, ch%C3%B4meur%20chronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chômeur de longue date 2, record 1, French, ch%C3%B4meur%20de%20longue%20date
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travailleur qui, en raison de certaines caractéristiques personnelles d'ordre physique, mental ou professionnel, ou de la région dans laquelle il réside, peut très difficilement trouver un emploi. 3, record 1, French, - ch%C3%B4meur%20chronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Westward Goals Support Services
1, record 2, English, Westward%20Goals%20Support%20Services
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small local organization founded in 1991 [whose mission is] to assist mentally handicapped/brain injured persons in maximizing independence through supported programs, to offer residential support, community networking and outreach support for adults [and] to provide children with outreach and family support, including in-home support, rehabilitation aides and host family services. 2, record 2, English, - Westward%20Goals%20Support%20Services
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Westward Goals Support Services
1, record 2, French, Westward%20Goals%20Support%20Services
correct, Alberta
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Petit organisme local fondé en 1991. 2, record 2, French, - Westward%20Goals%20Support%20Services
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Quad County Support Services
1, record 3, English, Quad%20County%20Support%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- QCSS 2, record 3, English, QCSS
Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quad County Support Services is a non-profit charitable organization that receives funding from the Province of Ontario. 3, record 3, English, - Quad%20County%20Support%20Services
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. To encourage the acceptance of all people by fostering a lifestyle that lends itself to the betterment of everyone in the community, safe guarding the rights and responsibilities of all individuals. 4, record 3, English, - Quad%20County%20Support%20Services
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Goal. To assist people who are developmentally handicapped to live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectively. 4, record 3, English, - Quad%20County%20Support%20Services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Quad County Support Services
1, record 3, French, Quad%20County%20Support%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- QCSS 2, record 3, French, QCSS
Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- individualized service plan 1, record 4, English, individualized%20service%20plan
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For most handicapped people, appropriate social integration requires an individualized service plan. This plan is a tool that ensures planned and coordinated resource and service delivery capable of fulfilling the needs of the individual by promoting autonomy and integration into the community(Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. The Integration of Intellectually Handicapped Persons : A human and social imperative. 1, record 4, English, - individualized%20service%20plan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plan de services individualisés
1, record 4, French, plan%20de%20services%20individualis%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil de planification et de coordination de services individuels nécessaires à la réalisation et au maintien de l'intégration sociale d'une personne ayant une déficience intellectuelle. 1, record 4, French, - plan%20de%20services%20individualis%C3%A9s
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reintegration 1, record 5, English, reintegration
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of placing again in the community, in an active, free role with participation in the general social life, an individual who has been ill(whether cured or handicapped) or maladjusted(whether totally or partially re-educated)... 1, record 5, English, - reintegration
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réintégration
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9int%C3%A9gration
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- réinsertion sociale 2, record 5, French, r%C3%A9insertion%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remise dans la communauté, active et libre, et participation à la vie sociale générale, d'un malade (guéri ou handicapé) ou d'un inadapté (totalement ou partiellement rééduqué) [...] 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9int%C3%A9gration
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
réinsertion sociale d'un drogué. 4, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9int%C3%A9gration
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reinserción
1, record 5, Spanish, reinserci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- disabled community
1, record 6, English, disabled%20community
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- disability community 2, record 6, English, disability%20community
correct
- handicapped community 3, record 6, English, handicapped%20community
avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ensemble des personnes handicapées
1, record 6, French, ensemble%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- milieu des personnes handicapées 1, record 6, French, milieu%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
- communauté des personnes handicapées 1, record 6, French, communaut%C3%A9%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- organisation des personnes handicapées 1, record 6, French, organisation%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
- milieu associatif des personnes handicapées 1, record 6, French, milieu%20associatif%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- collectivité des handicapés 2, record 6, French, collectivit%C3%A9%20des%20handicap%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collectivité des handicapés : terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor, Gestion des biens immobiliers. 3, record 6, French, - ensemble%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
collectivité des handicapés : Ce terme ne doit être retenu que dans le contexte du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor. Ailleurs, on dira plutôt «collectivité des personnes handicapées». 4, record 6, French, - ensemble%20des%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Montreal Association for the Intellectually Handicapped
1, record 7, English, Montreal%20Association%20for%20the%20Intellectually%20Handicapped
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MAIH 2, record 7, English, MAIH
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1935, the MAIH(Montreal Association for the Intellectually Handicapped) is an association of parents and of persons with [an] intellectual [disability]. The MAIH encourages the development of persons with [an] intellectual [disability] in order that each may become fully integrated into the community. 3, record 7, English, - Montreal%20Association%20for%20the%20Intellectually%20Handicapped
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Montreal Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (MAIH): name and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 4, record 7, English, - Montreal%20Association%20for%20the%20Intellectually%20Handicapped
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association de Montréal pour la déficience intellectuelle
1, record 7, French, Association%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9ficience%20intellectuelle
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AMDI 2, record 7, French, AMDI
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondée en 1935, l'AMDI (Association de Montréal pour la déficience intellectuelle) est une association de parents et de personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle. L'Association favorise l'épanouissement de la personne ayant une déficience intellectuelle dans le but de l'amener à s'intégrer pleinement au sein de la collectivité. 3, record 7, French, - Association%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9ficience%20intellectuelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association de Montréal pour la déficience intellectuelle (AMDI) : nom et abréviation confirmés par l'organisme. 4, record 7, French, - Association%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20pour%20la%20d%C3%A9ficience%20intellectuelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
1, record 8, English, Burnaby%20Association%20for%20Community%20Inclusion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- BACI 1, record 8, English, BACI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Burnaby Association for the Mentally Handicapped 1, record 8, English, Burnaby%20Association%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1956 Burnaby families formed the Burnaby Association for the Mentally handicapped to provide programs for their children with developmental disabilities. Now more than forty five years later, the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion is a grassroots, non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities of all ages. 1, record 8, English, - Burnaby%20Association%20for%20Community%20Inclusion
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
1, record 8, French, Burnaby%20Association%20for%20Community%20Inclusion
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- BACI 1, record 8, French, BACI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Burnaby Association for the Mentally Handicapped 1, record 8, French, Burnaby%20Association%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-04-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Lakehead Social Planning Council
1, record 9, English, Lakehead%20Social%20Planning%20Council
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- LSPC 1, record 9, English, LSPC
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Lakehead Social Planning Council creates opportunities to respond to social issues. Established in 1963, the LSPC is a non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening the community. With over 35 years of service the LSPC has been instrumental in the development of the Volunteer Centre, Meals on Wheels, Handicapped Action Group Inc, HAGI Transit, Castlegreen Cooperative Options for Youth, William W. Creighton Youth Services, Family Services Thunder Bay, Council on Positive Aging, and the Community Information and Referral Centre. 1, record 9, English, - Lakehead%20Social%20Planning%20Council
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Lakehead Social Planning Council
1, record 9, French, Lakehead%20Social%20Planning%20Council
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- LSPC 1, record 9, French, LSPC
correct, Ontario
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Surrey Association for Community Living
1, record 10, English, Surrey%20Association%20for%20Community%20Living
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SACL 1, record 10, English, SACL
correct, British Columbia
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Surrey Association for Community Living provides programmes and support services promoting abilities and inclusion for people with special needs. Incorporated in 1995, the Surrey Association for Community Living(SACL) is a parallel society to SAMH(Surrey Association for the Mentally Handicapped) with common Membership and common Board of Directors. 1, record 10, English, - Surrey%20Association%20for%20Community%20Living
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Surrey Association for Community Living
1, record 10, French, Surrey%20Association%20for%20Community%20Living
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- SACL 1, record 10, French, SACL
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Surrey Association for Community Living (SACL) est un organisme parallèle à la Surrey Association for the Mentally Handicapped. Elles ont le même conseil de direction. 1, record 10, French, - Surrey%20Association%20for%20Community%20Living
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Social Movements
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Community Homes for the Mentally Handicapped Association 1, record 11, English, Community%20Homes%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped%20Association
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto, Ontario. 2, record 11, English, - Community%20Homes%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped%20Association
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Community Homes for the Mentally Handicapped Association 1, record 11, French, Community%20Homes%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped%20Association
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto, Ontario. 2, record 11, French, - Community%20Homes%20for%20the%20Mentally%20Handicapped%20Association
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International Association Residential and Community Alternatives
1, record 12, English, International%20Association%20Residential%20and%20Community%20Alternatives
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- IARCA 2, record 12, English, IARCA
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- International Halfway House Association 1, record 12, English, International%20Halfway%20House%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agencies and individuals working in community-based treatment programs for the socially stigmatized. Purposes are : to assist members to function more effectively through the exchange of information regarding management and treatment, with the goal of helping the socially handicapped achieve a satisfactory return to the community; to develop and implement a program of public information and education in the field of community-based treatment; to assist social institutions within communities to accept, along with socially handicapped individuals, the responsibility for coping with crime, substance abuse, mental health, delinquency; and related social problems. 1, record 12, English, - International%20Association%20Residential%20and%20Community%20Alternatives
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- International Association Residential and Community Alternatives
1, record 12, French, International%20Association%20Residential%20and%20Community%20Alternatives
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- IARCA 2, record 12, French, IARCA
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- International Halfway House Association 1, record 12, French, International%20Halfway%20House%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-01-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- evaluative studies
1, record 13, English, evaluative%20studies
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In evaluative studies of community placement for deinstitutionalized adults, it was found that the systems of community support available to the client and the caretaker appear to be the predictive factor in determining whether handicapped persons remain in the community. 2, record 13, English, - evaluative%20studies
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- études d'évaluation
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9tudes%20d%27%C3%A9valuation
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Études d'évaluation du placement dans la collectivité des adultes sortant des établissements. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9tudes%20d%27%C3%A9valuation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-01-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- deinstitutionalized
1, record 14, English, deinstitutionalized
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In evaluative studies of community placement for deinstitutionalized adults, the systems of community support available to the client and the caregiver appear to be the predictive factor in determining whether handicapped persons remain in the community. 2, record 14, English, - deinstitutionalized
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- désinstitutionnalisé
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9sinstitutionnalis%C3%A9
proposal, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-03-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- citizen advocacy
1, record 15, English, citizen%20advocacy
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Helps mentally and physically-handicapped individuals on a one-to-one basis by matching volunteer "advocates" with handicapped "protégés".(Community Information Centre Directory of Community Services Ottawa-Carleton) 2, record 15, English, - citizen%20advocacy
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- parrainage civique
1, record 15, French, parrainage%20civique
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- intercession civique 1, record 15, French, intercession%20civique
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalents adoptés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des services sociaux. 1, record 15, French, - parrainage%20civique
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aide les individus handicapés mentalement et physiquement en trouvant des "parrains" qui sont prêts à aider les "protégés" d'une façon individuelle. (Ottawa-Carleton. Répertoire des services communautaires. 1979). 2, record 15, French, - parrainage%20civique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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