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Project

ACS RTCCL # 7: The Effectiveness of Two Approaches to Expand the Social Inclusion of Adults with IDD Living with Families

Center:

MN-Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Angela Amado
[email protected]
651-698-5565

Project Description:

Many strategies have proven to be successful to increase the social inclusion of individuals with IDD in residential services. However, it is unknown whether such strategies can also be used by families who have an adult child with IDD living with them. In addition, there is a great need for transition age students to expand social inclusion upon graduation. The goals of this project are to determine what types of strategies are successful when used by families, to increase the social inclusion of their adult age child who is living with them. This project is unusual because virtually all previous projects concerning social inclusion with community members have been aimed at formal service providers. This is the first project known, aimed at families. The expected benefits are an increase for the adult age children living with their families in their friendships with community members, membership in community groups, and socially valued roles in community life.

Keyword(s):

Social Inclusion

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County