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Burke, Kathryn M.; Feinstein, Celia S.; Gould-Taylor, Sally; Lemanowicz, James; Eaton, Jenifer T.; Caruso, Guy A.; Whiting, Ross; Mankin, Ariel – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This study examines differences in domains of quality of life (satisfaction; choice and control; dignity, respect, and rights; inclusion; physical setting; family satisfaction) among people with intellectual disability and varying levels of support needs in a variety of residence types. The sample includes 2,639 people with intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Self Determination, Civil Rights
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Menon, Desh Keerti; Kishore, M. Thomas; Sivakumar, T.; Maulik, Pallab K.; Kumar, Devvarta; Lakhan, Ram; Banerjee, Ruma – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
The longevity of people with intellectual disabilities is increasing in developing nations. However, developing nations lack a proper system of care for aging persons with intellectual disabilities. Until now the care has been provided by parents and relatives in the home environment in developing countries, but this scenario is also changing;…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals)
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Rowe, Dawn A.; Carter, Erik; Gajjar, Shimul; Maves, Erin A.; Wall, Jennifer C. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 2020
Transition education is a distinctive aspect of special education that extends well beyond the boundaries of the school building, engages partners from all corners of the local community, and addresses so many different life domains. In the midst of a pandemic, creative strategies are needed to equip students with the skills, knowledge,…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Special Education, Rural Schools
Human Development Institute, 2022
This manual was designed primarily for use by people with disabilities. The hope is that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read information about available resources, and to provide immediate…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Children, Health Services
Human Development Institute, 2019
This manual was designed primarily for use by individuals with developmental disabilities and related conditions. It is hoped that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Children, Health Services
Human Development Institute, 2016
This manual was designed primarily for use by individuals with developmental disabilities and related conditions. It is hoped that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Guides, Children