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The Netherlands
- Authors:
- VLASKAMP Carla, POPPES Petra
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(1), January 2004, pp.54-60.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The policy on care for people with intellectual disabilities in the Netherlands has developed away from segregation and towards integration and inclusion. Changes have led to improvement for people with mild and moderate disabilities. At the same time, the situation for people with profound and multiple disabilities has deteriorated. For a real change in the support system, client-held budgets are believed to be of primary importance. However, this is still a slow development. This article covers: definition, legal status and eligibility; policy framework; service structures and funding of services.