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Project

ACS RTC Active support interventions and their effect on increased participation of persons with disabilities

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Sheryl Larson
[email protected]
612-624-6024

Project Description:

Conducts a longitudinal, randomized control study to examine the impact of Active Support (AS) interventions in 20 group homes in Minnesota. AS is an organizational intervention that enables Direct Support Professionals in community settings to effectively support the engagement of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) throughout their day and in their communities. Research on AS in the United Kingdom and Australia has shown positive outcomes for people with ID/DD.

Keyword(s):

Active support, workforce interventions, community living interventions

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State