Hampton M M
Communi-Care/ProRehab, Austin, Texas.
Am J Occup Ther. 1993 Aug;47(8):725-30. doi: 10.5014/ajot.47.8.725.
Facilities variously known as independent living centers, disabled living centers, disability information centers, and resource centers now exist in many parts of the world. Although occupational therapists offer valuable perspectives on quality of life, knowledge of assistive technology, and a holistic view of clients' needs, occupational therapy is not always a part of these centers. Occupational therapists themselves may overlook these settings as venues for their services. This overview of 38 resource center organizations in 14 countries reports on their approaches to supporting persons with disabilities, professionals, and other members of the public and explores the presence of occupational therapy and other professions in these agencies.
在世界许多地方，存在着各种不同名称的机构，如独立生活中心、残疾人生活中心、残疾信息中心和资源中心。尽管职业治疗师在生活质量、辅助技术知识以及对客户需求的整体看法方面提供了有价值的观点，但职业治疗并不总是这些中心的一部分。职业治疗师自身可能会忽视这些机构作为其服务场所。这份对14个国家38个资源中心组织的概述报告了它们支持残疾人、专业人员和其他公众成员的方式，并探讨了这些机构中职业治疗和其他专业的存在情况。
