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Position paper on social work values: practice with individuals who have developmental disabilities
1College of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1296.
Mental Retardation
|December 1, 1994
Summary
This paper discusses the importance of social work values in developmental disabilities. It clarifies the role of social workers within the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR).
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Developmental Disabilities
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- A 1991 meeting highlighted the need to clarify social work values across divisions of the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR).
- Discussion was led by Iris Gordon, president of the AAMR's Social Work Division.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the importance of social work values within the AAMR.
- To clarify the specific role of social workers in the field of developmental disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Position paper developed from discussions at the 1991 AAMR annual meeting.
- Focus on the intersection of social work values and developmental disabilities.
Main Results:
- Affirmed the critical role of social work values in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Emphasized the need for consistent understanding and application of these values across AAMR divisions.
Conclusions:
- Social work values are fundamental to effective practice in developmental disabilities.
- Further clarification and integration of these values are essential for the AAMR.
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