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Peer reviewedEmerson, Eric; Robertson, Janet; Gregory, Nicky; Kessissoglou, Sophia; Hallam, Chris; Hallam, Angela; Knapp, Martin; Jarbrink, Krister; Netten, Ann; Linehan, Christine – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2000
The costs, nature, and benefits of residential supports were examined for 20 adults with severe disabilities living in newly built residential campuses and 20 adults living in small community-based dispersed housing schemes. Participants living in dispersed housing schemes enjoyed significantly greater quality of care and quality of life.…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Independent Living, Program Costs
Peer reviewedStancliffe, Roger J.; Keane, Sian – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2000
Consumer outcomes and recurrent service costs were compared for 31 individuals with disabilities in group homes and 56 individuals living semi-independently in Australia. Participants living semi-independently had significantly less social dissatisfaction, used community facilities more frequently and independently, participated more in domestic…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Comparative Analysis, Disabilities
