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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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Sheerin, Fintan; Griffiths, Colin; de Vries, Jan; Keenan, Paul – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
One of the central principles underpinning Irish intellectual disability policy is that of decongregation. Allied to this is the belief that life in community settings offers greater opportunities and richer experiences than does life in institutional settings. This study explores the experiences of a group of adults with intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Public Policy, Adults