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Peer reviewedEmerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 1996
The United Kingdom literature on effects of deinstitutionalization of adults with developmental disabilities from 1980 to 1994 was reviewed. Analysis generally associated smaller, community-based residential services with improvements in user engagement, adaptive behaviors and challenging behaviors, community acceptance and integration,…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities
Download full textO'Brien, Connie Lyle; Mount, Beth; O'Brien, John; Rosen, Fredda – 2001
This paper describes the Pathfinders program in New York (New York), which works to facilitate the full integration of adults with developmental disabilities into workplaces and neighborhoods. The paper is organized around the question of whether students graduating from special education can find paid and volunteer work in community settings,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Community Programs
Racino, Julie Ann – 1993
This qualitative research study aimed to examine the nature of systems change and to identify practices and strategies that states, specifically New Hampshire, use to promote community integration and deinstitutionalization of people with developmental disabilities. The study describes the New Hampshire system, including state practices,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Change, Community Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled)
Clasemann, Audrey; And Others – 1992
This report presents findings of a Minnesota study group which reviewed the costs and structures under which developmental disabilities services are provided. The group conducted a series of town meetings throughout the state and concluded with a toll-free call-in day. Six themes emerged from the meetings: (1) "We have a lot to be proud of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attitudes, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
Gaylord, Vicki, Ed. – Impact, 1997
This feature issue presents articles on the social inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into the community and also some related news items. This issue provides profiles of organizations, workplaces, and schools that are successfully integrating people with developmental disabilities into community activities. The articles are:…
Descriptors: Adults, American Indians, Church Role, Community Programs
Heyne, Linda A., Ed.; And Others – Impact, 1996
This feature issue focuses on inclusive recreation for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The articles provide information about the benefits of inclusive recreation for individuals and families, the challenges in attempting to create or access community recreation services that offer inclusive programs, and strategies…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adapted Physical Education, Advocacy, Age Differences
