Impact: Feature Issue on the Direct Support Workforce and People with Intellectual, Developmental, and Other Disabilities

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Part of the Impact series.

Managing Editor(s)

Vicki D Gaylord

Editor(s)

Amy S Hewitt, Joseph Macbeth, Barbara Merrill, Barbara A Kleist

Designer(s)

Sarah L Curtner

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Pages:

52

Description

An issue in the Impact series that discusses the Direct Support workforce and people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. In the past 40 years, the U.S. has experienced a dramatic shift away from large congregate care facilities to home and family based services for people with disabilities needing supports. As a result of decades of advocacy and self-advocacy, today people with disabilities have a legal right to be included in the life of their communities. However, that right is bumping up against limitations in the systems of services and supports necessary to meet the needs of a growing population of individuals with disabilities.

This Impact examines some of the workforce challenges in our long-term care system and their consequences for people with disabilities, Direct Support Professionals, families, provider agencies, and communities. It shares personal stories of what is and isn't working for those delivering and receiving supports. It looks at creative, bold actions being taken around the country to address the problems. And it explores ways to be a collective force for change and ensure that quality supports are there for people with disabilities in all communities.

Details

Date

Winter/Spring 2018 

Type

Newsletter 

Edition

Volume 31, Number 1

Publisher

Research and Training Center on Community Living (RTC-CL)