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absolute idealism

the philosophical position that both mental and material reality are manifestations of a universal and absolute mind or spirit. See idealism; idealistic monism. [proposed by German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831)]

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November 15th 2024

day habilitation

day habilitation

a home and community-based service provided for a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. This service provides productive daily schedules of activity based on individualized support planning, including clinical services, companion services, socialization, recreation, vocational development, and lifestyle enrichment. In practice, these services may be delivered on a person-by-person basis or in small groups in any location during daytime hours.