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Residential Services
Policies and Resources Related to Waiting Lists of Persons with Mental Retardation and Related Developmental Disabilities
Edited by B. Polister
A report detailing the findings of a national survey of state directors of developmental disabilities services conducted in 1998. The survey covered four areas: type and content of statewide mailing lists, state laws and regulations addressing waiting lists, policies and initiatives to reduce or eliminate waiting lists, and assistance and access to services for persons on waiting lists. (2002) • Available only on the Web
Residential Services
for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends Through
2006
Edited by R. Prouty, G. Smith, and K. C. Lakin
A report providing statistics by state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, with long-term trends, on residential services, settings, populations and expenditures for persons with developmental disabilities in state, nonstate and Medicaid-funded residential programs in the U.S. Resident characteristics, movement and staffing patterns in large state residential facilities are included. Published by the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living.
(2007) • Available on the Web. To request a free print copy, contact Bob Prouty at (612) 626-2020 or prout004@umn.edu
 Living in the Freedom World: Personal Stories of Living in the Community by People Who Once Lived in Oklahoma's Institutions
Prepared by M. Hayden
A collection of stories describing the experiences of 22 adults with developmental disabilities who formerly lived in institutions. They responded to questions about their homes, employment, relationships, community, and dignity and attitudes. Through these personal accounts, policymakers, services professionals, advocates, families, and others can see the realities of life in institutions, as well as the necessity and feasibility of giving people into the freedom of community life. (1997) • Cost: $2.50
An Independent Evaluation of the Quality of Services and System Performance of Minnesota's Medicaid Home and Community Based Services for Persons with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions
By A. Hewitt, S. Larson, and K. C. Lakin
A report describing the findings of a study commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to gather information on the status of current Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program implementation, identify challenges in meeting program goals, and assist in strategic planning. The study examined existing state data sets with information on characteristics of HCBS recipients, expenditures, and reports of maltreatment; interviews with 372 adults recipients of HCBS; written surveys of 183 families, 468 case managers, 228 direct support staff members, 184 residential providers, and 82 vocational providers; telephone interviews with county HCBS coordinators in 18 countries; and focus group meetings with key stakeholder groups. A technical report, executive summary, and brief summary of the findings and recommendations. (2000) • Available only on the Web
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Direct Support Professionals
Final Report: National Training Institute For Frontline Supervisors
By M. Taylor, S. Larson, A. Hewitt, N. McCulloh, and J. Sauer
A report describing a project that refined, tested, and delivered a "Train-the-Trainer" model to the National Training Institute for Frontline Supervisors. The project also provided a distributed learning, technical assistance and consulting model to assist community human service employers, families and consumers nationwide to recruit, retain, and train direct support professionals and frontline supervisors. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Available only on the Web
National Validation Study of Competencies For Frontline Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals
By S. A. Larson, R. Doljanac, D. Nord, P. Salmi, A. Hewitt, and S. O’Nell
A study examining organizational workforce outcomes; characteristics of and differences between managers, Frontline Supervisors (FLS) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs); and workplace competencies, training needs, and timing of training for FLS and DSPs. Using survey methodologies, the study validated nationally the results of two comprehensive Minnesota analyses of competencies needed by DSPs and FLS, extending the existing analyses by sampling DSPs, FLS and managers in 77 agencies in five states. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Available only on the Web (in PDF format)
 You Know That it’s Got to be Dedication That I am Still Here: The Experiences of Direct Support Professionals During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Aftermath
By T. LaLiberte, A. Hewitt, J. Hall Lande, and S. A. Larson
A report describing the experiences of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who worked in New Orleans between August 2005 and May 2006 – before, during, and after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In 2006, the University of Minnesota was asked to conduct a series of interviews and focus groups with staff from two programs of the Volunteers of America (VOA) of Greater New Orleans: Supported Living Services (offering family and semi-independent living supports to adults and children with disabilities) and Community Living Services (offering group homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities). The purpose of the interviews was to learn what happened during the hurricanes, what worked and didn’t work for DSPs and those they supported in relation to the evacuation, why the DSPs returned to New Orleans, and DSP recommendations for future disaster preparation and response. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Available only on the Web (in PDF format)
Higher Ground: The Dedication of Direct Support Professionals During and After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
By T. LaLiberte, A. Hewitt, J. Hall Lande, and S. A. Larson
A synopsis of the above report, You Know That it’s Got to be Dedication That I am Still Here: The Experiences of Direct Support Professionals During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Aftermath. (2007) • Available only on the Web (in PDF format).
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