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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Lakin, K. Charlie; Taub, Sarah; Chiri, Giuseppina; Byun, Soo-yong – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Self-reported satisfaction and sense of well-being were assessed in a sample of 1,885 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR) services in 6 states. Questions dealt with such topics as loneliness, feeling afraid at home and in one's…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Well Being, Day Programs, Developmental Disabilities
Stancliffe, Roger J.; Lakin, K. Charlie – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 1999
This study provides longitudinal analysis of day program and work activities of 61 individuals leaving Minnesota state institutions and a comparison group of 71 people remaining institutionalized. Only 13% of movers experienced integrated employment. As a group, the people who remained institutionalized actually earned more money. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Day Programs, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled)
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Lakin, K. Charlie; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1991
A national sample of 370 older persons with mental retardation in 235 facilities (foster care, small group homes, large private facilities, and state-operated facilities) was surveyed. Information is presented on resident characteristics, day program participation, services received, and differences in programs and services by facility type. The…
Descriptors: Day Programs, Delivery Systems, Foster Care, Group Homes