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From Mainstream Employment to Mainstream Retirement: A Randomised Controlled Trial of A Transition to Retirement Intervention for Adults with Intellectual Disability
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Brotherton, Michelle; Stancliffe, Roger J.; O'Loughlin, Kate; Wilson, Nathan J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: We evaluated a transition to retirement intervention that adapted strategies used to support employment of people with intellectual disability in mainstream workplaces. The intervention facilitated their independent participation in mainstream community groups and volunteering. Methods: We randomised 29 older Australians who…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Employment
Australians with Intellectual Disability Share Their Experiences of Retirement from Mainstream Employment
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Brotherton, Michelle; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Wilson, Nathan J.; O'Loughlin, Kate – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: As part of a larger study exploring the transition to retirement for people with intellectual disability from a working life in mainstream employment, this paper reports on retirement from the perspective of those who have already retired. Method: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with five Australian retirees with…
Descriptors: Retirement, Intellectual Disability, Employment, Foreign Countries
A Case Study about the Supported Participation of Older Men with Lifelong Disability at Australian Community-Based Men's Sheds
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Gambin, Nicolette; Craig, Diane; Bigby, Christine; Balandin, Susan – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2015
Background: This article presents an insight into the supported participation of older men with a lifelong disability in community Men's Sheds. We draw on a subsample of men from a 3-year study that explored how older people with a lifelong disability could be supported to transition to retirement from sheltered workshops. Method: Data arose from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Males, Disabilities
Mentors' Experiences of Using the Active Mentoring Model to Support Older Adults with Intellectual Disability to Participate in Community Groups
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Bigby, Christine; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Balandin, Susan; Craig, Diane; Anderson, Kate – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Social inclusion is a widely acknowledged goal; who is best positioned to provide support and how support is delivered are key questions. Using Active Mentoring training, members of community groups mentored a person with intellectual disability and supported their inclusion in that group. Methods: Interviews with 14 mentors explored…
Descriptors: Mentors, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Foreign Countries
Disconnected Expectations: Staff, Family, and Supported Employee Perspectives about Retirement
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Bigby, Christine; Wilson, Nathan J.; Balandin, Susan; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: Australia has few policies to support the transition of older people with intellectual disability from employment to retirement. This study aimed to identify the possibilities and barriers to retirement for older employees in supported employment services. Method: Five distinct participant groups discussed retirement in 6 separate…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Supported Employment, Employees, Retirement