AUCD: Poster Symposium 5C: Systems-level Implementation: Do more people with IDD go into institutions following a major emergency or disaster, such as a hurricane or flood?
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Do more people with IDD go into institutions following a major emergency or disaster, such as a hurricane or flood? [download] |
Presenter
Heidi Eschenbacher, PhD,Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND
Description
The Residential Information Systems Project (RISP) was approached to provide information about whether or not there more people with IDD move into large facilities after a disaster, such as a major flood or hurricane. Our initial analysis found some possible increase following Hurricane Katrina, but this will take another look at other areas.Back to Session: Poster Symposium 5C: Systems-level Implementation