The accessibility of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities
Abstract
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. © 2007.
Publication Title
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Recommended Citation
West, S. (2007). The accessibility of substance abuse treatment facilities in the United States for persons with disabilities. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33 (1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2006.11.001
