R9: Supporting Siblings and Adults with Intellectual and I/DD in Planning for the Future
Project Description:
Goals:
Explore the nature of the relationship, reciprocal support provided, and concerns and plans for the future among sibling pairs that include an adult with I/DD
Examine the impact over a one-year period of a family future planning support and advocacy program for siblings of adults with I/DD on families? planning process and outcomes and on the relationship between the siblings
Examine the relationships of non-disabled siblings and their sibling with I/DD from both of their perspectives
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/research9.html
INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT PROJECT (2003-2008)
Supporting Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Families in Futures Planning and Advocacy http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/research3_3.htm
Supporting Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families in Future Planning and Advocacy - Final Report http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/SupportingAdultswithIDDandTheirFamilies.pdf
TRAINING ACTIVITIES (2003-2008)
Sibling/Family Workshops on Future Planning http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/Sibling_family_workshops.html
RESEARCH FINDINGS AND PRODUCTS (2003-2008)
Research Brief: Research Brief: Involvement of Adult Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/Research_Briefs/SibsFuturePlanning.pdf
RELATED RESEARCH FINDINGS (1998-2003)
Supporting Adults with IDD and Their Families http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/SupportingAdultswithIDDandTheirFamilies.pdf
Core Function(s):
Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
