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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
Exploring Retirement for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Analysis of National Core Indicators Data
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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Kramme, Julie E. D.; Nye-Lengerman, Kelly – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
To begin to understand retirement, we examined age-related differences in (a) employment rates, employment hours, and rates of individual-plan employment goals; and (b) participation rates in unpaid formal day programs. We report weighted analyses of 2014-15 National Core Indicators data from 32 states. Unlike younger age groups, a similar…
Descriptors: Retirement, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Older Workers
Aging, Community-Based Employment, Mobility Impairment, and Retirement: National Core Indicators--Adult Consumer Survey Data
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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Nye-Lengerman, Kelly M.; Kramme, Julie E. D. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2019
Little is known about how, when, or why individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) retire. Recognizing the changing needs of older adults with IDD is critical to support person-driven services and development of best practices in aging transitions. Using secondary analysis of the 2016 to 2017 National Core Indicators--Adult…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
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
The Potential for Active Mentoring to Support the Transition into Retirement for Older Adults with a Lifelong Disability
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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
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