Workforce: Goals for Research and Innovation

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Colleen McLaughlin, Lori Sedlezky, Harolyn Belcher, Abby Marquand, Amy S Hewitt
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Across the United States, there is growing demand for a competent and stable workforce able to effectively support the health and community lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) throughout the lifespan. This article describes national goals for research and innovation to advance the IDD workforce. The research goals outlined address important workforce topics that include increasing capacity and sustainability, competency development and quality support, the use of technology, family support, and the vital role of direct support professionals in helping people with IDD to become fully included and valued members of their communities.

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McLaughlin, C., Sedlezky, L., Belcher, H., Marquand, A., & Hewitt, A. (2015). Workforce: Goals for Research and Innovation. Inclusion, 3(4), 267–273. https://doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-3.4.267

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Date
2015 
Type
Peer-Reviewed Article 
Publisher
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Topics

  • Direct support workforce
    • Workforce development strategies
  • Specific disability
    • Intellectual/developmental disability (IDD)