Implementation of Self-directed Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Author | : Matthew DeCarlo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 646 |
Release | : 2016 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:953121377 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Implementation of Self-directed Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Matthew DeCarlo and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-directed supports, as a method of service delivery, have grown from small pilot programs in a handful of states to at least one program in every state. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), self-direction presents unique opportunities to engage in self-determined behavior and shape the services upon which they rely. Although the evidence base for self-direction is relatively robust, there is a significant lack of information on how implementation of self-direction is faring on the national level. The purpose of this study is to understand how the political and economic factors within and across states have impacted the implementation of a self-directed service delivery system.