ERIC Number: EJ1188824
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 12
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ISSN: EISSN-1469-9532
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Quality of Life for Young Adults with Intellectual Disability Following Individualised Support: Individual and Family Responses
van Heumen, Lieke; Schippers, Alice
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v41 n4 p299-310 2016
Background: In this study we evaluated the long-term impact of a project in which families were individually supported in the realisation of personal future plans in the city of Almere, the Netherlands (2004-2006). Method: We used fourth-generation evaluation principles. Data collection consisted of semistructured interviews with family members and adults with intellectual disability as well as focus groups with both groups. Photovoice was used as a strategy to engage 4 young adults with Down syndrome in the research. The results of the photovoice were presented to the community at a town hall meeting. The data were coded and common themes were created. Results: The majority of the participants evaluated the project as having a positive impact on their quality of life. Conclusions: The results of the study support individual future planning for young adults with intellectual disability and their families in the transition to adulthood.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Quality of Life, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Family Attitudes, Down Syndrome, Photography, Program Effectiveness, Participation, Planning, Individual Characteristics, Social Support Groups, Social Influences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (DHHS/ACL)
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90AR50070200