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On my own: the impact of semi-independent living programs for adults with mental retardation
- Authors:
- HALPERN Andrew S., CLOSE Daniel W., NELSON Debra J
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 1986
- Pagination:
- 189p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
An in-depth study an analysis of the lives of 300 mentally handicapped adults in America, with a program model for individual planning and for future research.
Perspectives of family members of people with an intellectual disability to a major reconfiguration of living arrangements for people with intellectual disability in Ireland
- Authors:
- O'DOHERTY Siobhain, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 20(2), 2016, pp.137-151.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Aim: To document the views of family members of people with an intellectual disability regarding implementation of a personalised model of social support in Ireland. Method: Forty family members participated in six focus groups. Data were thematically analysed. Results: Family members’ preference for particular types of living arrangements were highly reflective of their lived experience. Facilitators to community living included timely information on proposed moves, adequate staffing, suitable properties and locations and consideration of the characteristics of individuals who share a property. Barriers included high support needs, advanced age, a fear of relinquishing current supports, a fear of the sustainability of newer models of residential support and concerns about community opposition. Conclusion: The family perspective to reform is characterised by fear and suspicion of the motivation behind these reforms, with cost efficiencies being perceived as a main driver. Greater information is required to empower families to make informed decisions. (Edited publisher abstract)
The L'Arche program for persons with disabilities
- Authors:
- THULBERRY Sarah C., THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 24(3), 2014, pp.348-357.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The International Federation of L'Arche is made up of intentional, ecumenical, faith-based communities where people with and without developmental disabilities live together. Data on the worldwide federation offers an understanding of L'Arche communities that celebrate and encourage diversity and solidarity. Characteristics of clients and assistants as well as the daily running of homes reveal the inner workings of the program. Through assessing strengths and weaknesses, it is shown that even though L'Arche is a small movement that cannot serve every person with a developmental disability by providing a home and a place of belonging, this program offers a program model with many strengths that should be replicated. (Publisher abstract)
Housing people with complex needs: finding an alternative to traditional service models
- Authors:
- SERGEANT E V, BROWN Garry
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 7(1), February 2004, pp.25-30.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the findings of research on the housing support needs of people with challenging behaviour, undertaken between 1998 and 2001 and completed in Aberdeen as part of the closure of long-term hospitals for people with learning disabilities. The research looked at long-stay hospital residents and service users whose community placements had broken down and who had been admitted to the acute sector of the hospital. The problem faced at the beginning of the research was the failure of the traditional models of supported housing to meet more complex and challenging needs. Solutions were required that allowed for choice and which are cost-effective, provide high levels of support and have flexibility. Key to this was the housing and support model. The findings have enabled Aberdeen to develop flexible solutions offering a range of support options, including the use of assistive technology to enhance support.