One of a series which looks at the problems and aspirations of the disabled. For many people with severe physical disabilities, some form of institutional care is inevitable. Anne Deveson looks at two institutions which are run on very different lines, and talks to people at each establishment - one is somewhat large and impersonal and the other is small and friendly
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ACMI Identifier
014690
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Institutional care
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Institutional care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)