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Direct linkWilson, 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
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
Wilson, Nathan J.; Stancliffe, Roger J.; Bigby, Christine; Balandin, Susan; Craig, Diane – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Older people with a lifelong disability, such as intellectual disability, face significant barriers to enjoying "active ageing" as they transition into retirement. Active ageing involves enhancement of quality of life through optimising the health, participation, and security of individuals and populations (World Health Organization [WHO], 2002).…
Descriptors: Retirement, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Mentors
