Community

Readily Achievable Checklist

To assess accessibility in the community

Authors: Cronburg, J., Barnett, J., Goldman, N.  Age-Range: Adults

Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)

Evaluate the ability to live independently & safely in the community

Authors: McGourty, L. K.,  Age-Range: Adults
"Determine ability to function in 17 basic living skills in five areas: self-care, safety and health, money management, transportation and telephone, and work and leisure. Can be used in many settings and with many populations, including with elderly in nursing facilities, inpatient units, and outpatient settings; in acute care units in hospitals; for people with brain injuries; and with adolescents in training programs" NB: Now 3rd Edition
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Leisure Competence Measure

Measures outcomes in leisure/play activities

Authors: Kloseck, M., Crilly, R.  Age-Range: All Ages
"The LCM is a standardized instrument designed to measure outcomes in recreational therapy. It consists of eight subscales: leisure awareness, leisure attitude, leisure skills, cultural/social behaviors, interpersonal skills, community integration skills, social contact, and community participation. It works for both screening and full client evaluation. The LCM will: objectively measure change in client functioning over time; provide a basis for evidence-based decision making; guide client-centered goal setting and recreational therapy intervention; provide a mechanism for program evaluation; help ensure compliance with CARF, JCAHO, and CCHSA standards; and provide accountability data to funding sources, administrators, and inter-disciplinary teams. The LCM has been rigorously tested with demonstrated evidence of good validity, reliability, feasibility, and sensitivity to change. It has been found useful across a variety of settings, from rehabilitation to long-term care." See the site for more info
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Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Checklist for Buildings and Facilities

Identifies accessibility in the community

Authors: U.S.. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board  Age-Range: All Ages

Neighborhood Mobility Survey

Provides a framework for evaluating I how far and by what methods people travel on a regular basis to important resources in their environment

Authors: Cantor, M.  Age-Range:

Mulitdimensional Functional Assessment Questionnaire

Plan optimal community living arrangements

Authors: Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development  Age-Range: