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Peer reviewedHeller, Tamar; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1996
Interviews with 22 adults with mental retardation suggest that, although they and other individuals with mental retardation have participated in various roles in research and training, there are many barriers to meaningful consumer involvement (such as professional jargon) and there is a need to bring out individuals' strengths and capabilities.…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Interviews, Mental Retardation
