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Hulgin, Kathleen; Searl, Julia A. – 1996
This report describes the development of integrated community services for people with severe disabilities by Job Path, a New York City agency which currently provides services to approximately 250 people. A current emphasis of the agency is increased consideration of the individual's life outside of the work setting. Critical factors in the…
Descriptors: Adults, Agencies, Community Programs, Employment
Racino, Julie Ann – 1992
This report describes the mission and programs of Developmental Services of Strafford County, Incorporated, one of 12 area agencies serving people with developmental disabilities in New Hampshire. The report specifically examines the agency's activities in the area of supportive living. It highlights the lives of four people, describes the two…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Role, Case Studies, Costs
Hulgin, Kathleen M. – 1996
This report describes the experiences of one California nonprofit agency which evolved, in less than 3 years, from supporting 65 people with autism and other challenging behaviors in 13 group homes to supporting 57 people who live in their own homes. The report describes the program's initial focus on providing integrated services in the group…
Descriptors: Attendants, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies