Self-Organization in Housing Choices of Persons with Disabilities
Date
2006
Authors
Wolf-Branigin, Michael
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Abstract
Complexity theory provides a promising exploratory framework for demonstrating quantifiable improvements of disability interventions. This paper introduces concepts of complex systems theory and applies one particular underlying concept, self-organizing, to a program providing housing and other support services to persons with disabilities. Using this specific component of complexity theory provides a beginning point to explore how consumers and their allies made choices on where their homes would be located.
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Copyright 2006 Taylor and Francis.
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Complexity theory, Exploratory self-organization, Community inclusion, Disability, Consumer choice
Citation
Michael Wolf-Branigin MSW, PhD (2006) Self-Organization in Housing Choices of Persons with Disabilities, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 13:4, 25-35, DOI: 10.1300/J137v13n04_02