The accessibility of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities.
This study assessed the accessibility of a nationally representative sample of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities (PWDs). A stratified random sample of 159 substance abuse treatment facilities in 40 states completed a survey regarding physical accessibility and the provision of services that could enhance the ability to serve individuals with disabilities. Most responding facilities self-reported a variety of barriers to physical accessibility, as well as the lack of services and physical accommodations for persons with sensory limitations. Such widespread inaccessibility may be a factor that promotes the low representation of PWDs in the treatment population.
West
Steven L
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Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. slwest2@vcu.edu
D001107:Architectural Accessibility; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014481:United States