An exploratory study on the work of independent living centers to address abuse of women with disabilities

Journal of Rehabilitation

Volumn 66, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 57-64

  Swedlund, Nancy P ^a   Nosek, Margaret A ^b  

^a BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b NONE

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EID: 0039014129     PISSN: 00224154     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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