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Oteman, Quinn, Ed. – Institute on Community Integration, 2021
It is well known that there is a critical shortage of direct support professionals (DSPs) who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community. While the work is high-skilled and varied in nature, wages remain low. COVID-19 had unprecedented adverse effects on DSPs, the people they support, organizations,…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, COVID-19
Larson, Sheryl; Eschenbacher, Heidi; Anderson, Lynda; Pettingell, Sandy; Hewitt, Amy; Sowers, Mary; Bourne, Mary Lou; Taylor, Brittany; Agosta, John – Institute on Community Integration, 2017
People with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) live in many different types of settings including homes of their own, with a family member, with a host or foster family, or in a provider owned or operated setting. Most live with a family member and receive informal supports from family members and friends. Some also receive supports…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Home Programs, Home Health Aides