Guidelines from the Consumer: Improving Consumer Involvement in Research and Training for Persons with Mental Retardation.

Heller, Tamar; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ526048

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1996

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ISSN: ISSN-0047-6765

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Guidelines from the Consumer: Improving Consumer Involvement in Research and Training for Persons with Mental Retardation.

Heller, Tamar; And Others

Mental Retardation, v34 n3 p141-48 Jun 1996

Interviews with 22 adults with mental retardation suggest that, although they and other individuals with mental retardation have participated in various roles in research and training, there are many barriers to meaningful consumer involvement (such as professional jargon) and there is a need to bring out individuals' strengths and capabilities. (DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Attitudes, Interviews, Mental Retardation, Participant Satisfaction, Participation, Participatory Research, Self Advocacy, Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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