Community Building in Logan Square: How a Community Grew Stronger with the Contributions of People with Disabilities

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Article Publication Date: 
9/30/1994
Summary: 
Report describes how one Chicago neighborhood identified isolated and uninvolved local residents and introduced them to community groups based on their talents and gifts. The residents shared their talents, became active, & added new strength to the community\\'s life. The particular activity described involves people who are isolated and nonparticipating because of the label \\\"developmentally disabled.\\\" However, the methods described apply to people isolated because of other conditions as well.
Article Author: 
O'Connell, Mary
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Institute for Policy Research
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Keywords: 
Model Communities
Community Building

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