"This book brings together the diverse, expert perspectives of administrators, researchers, and discusses the leading efforts of the past three decades in the field of disability and community services. This comprehensive book covers many areas: theory and history; leadership; long-term support services in the US; family support services; housing and community; employment and "adult day programs"; comparative systems at the state level; services at the city level; issues in rural and independent living; public and individual budgeting/finance; contemporary workforce issues; intergovernmental relations; disability public policy and policy research; international agendas; and a look at the future" -- Provided by publisher.