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Using a Multidimensional Model to Analyze Context and Enhance Personal Outcomes
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Shogren, Karrie A.; Luckasson, Ruth; Schalock, Robert L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
This article describes a multidimensional model of context that identifies, defines, and explains three key properties of context: multilevel, multifactorial, and interactive. The use of this model to drive a context-based enhancement cycle is also described. The enhancement cycle involves four steps: (a) identifying current interactions that…
Descriptors: Models, Context Effect, Interaction, Individual Development
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Advance Care Planning Program for Professionals in Palliative Care of People with Intellectual Disability
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Voss, Hille; Vogel, Anique G. F. M.; Wagemans, Annemieke M. A.; Francke, Anneke L.; Metsemakers, Job F. M.; Courtens, Annemie M.; de Veer, Anke J. E. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
In this article we describe how an advance care planning (ACP) program was developed, implemented, and evaluated. Our aim was to improve ACP in palliative care for people with intellectual disability (ID). The program was based on 10 competencies needed for ACP and was developed in a co-design process with people with ID, relatives, and…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Planning, Medical Services, Quality of Life
The Responsibility to Build Contexts That Enhance Human Functioning and Promote Valued Outcomes for People with Intellectual Disability: Strengthening System Responsiveness
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Shogren, Karrie A.; Luckasson, Ruth; Schalock, Robert L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
This article describes a model that systems can use to build contexts that enhance human functioning and promote valued outcomes for individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Our premise is that that systems have a responsibility to build contexts that enhance human functioning and promote valued outcomes for people with ID, and that this…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Context Effect, Models, Goal Orientation
Expanding Inclusive Educational Opportunities for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities through Personalized Supports
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Thompson, James R.; Walker, Virginia L.; Shogren, Karrie A.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Progress in including students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in general education environments has been unquestionably slow during the past quarter century. Systematic approaches to identifying and arranging supports are needed to accelerate this outcome. In this article, we propose an approach to understanding students by their…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Student Needs, Curriculum Development
Photovoice as Participatory Action Research Tool for Engaging People with Intellectual Disabilities in Research and Program Development
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Jurkowski, Janine M. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2008
People with intellectual disabilities have few opportunities to actively participate in research affecting programs and policies. Employment of participatory action research has been recommended. Although use of this approach with people who have intellectual disabilities is growing, articles on specific participatory research methods are rare.…
Descriptors: Research Tools, Participatory Research, Action Research, Mental Retardation