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Buys, L.; Aird, R.; Miller, E. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Considerable attention is currently being directed towards both active ageing and the revising of standards for disability services within Australia and internationally. Yet, to date, no consideration appears to have been given to ways to promote active ageing among older adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Methods:…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Older Adults, Foreign Countries, Mental Retardation
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McDermott, Shannon; Edwards, Robyn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Promoting self-determination is recognized to be an essential element of disability service provision; however, the extent to which older people with intellectual disability working in supported employment are enabled to make intentional decisions about retirement is not well understood. Methods: This research explored the views of…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Retirement, Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries
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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