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R8: Outcomes of Consumer-Directed Family Support

Center:
IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2007
Contact Information:
Alan Factor
[email protected]
312-413-1510
Project Description:
Goals: Examine the impact over a 10-year period of a consumer-directed family support program on placement outcomes, service needs, caregiving appraisal, service satisfaction, employment, and community integration of adults with I/DD Conduct a cross-sectional study that examines: differential impact of age, single parent status on impact of consumer directed model the impact of consumer-directed program on choice making of individuals with I/DD, health status and healthcare utilization of caregivers, social/leisure activities of caregivers, and family out-of-pocket expenses http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/research8.html RESEARCH FINDINGS AND PRODUCTS (2003-2008) Research Brief: Evaluation of a Model Consumer - Directed Program: Illinois http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/consumerdirected.pdf Research Brief: Supporting Aging Caregivers and Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/futureplanning.pdf Management of respite and personal assistance services in a consumer-directed family support programme http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/JIDR%20Article.pdf
Keyword(s):
consumer direction, respite
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Other
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
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