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Isaacson, Naomi C.; Cocks, Errol; Netto, Julie A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: A major milestone in the transition to adulthood is leaving the parental home, known as "launching." This study explored the experiences of 2 young people with intellectual disability during launching into individual supported living, including the impact of a Western Australian (WA) funding approach. Method: Two case studies…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Independent Living, Residential Programs
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Bigby, C.; Bowers, B.; Webber, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Planning for future care after the death of parental caregivers and adapting disability support systems to achieve the best possible quality of life for people with intellectual disability as they age have been important issues for more than two decades. This study examined perceptions held by family members, group home staff and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Caregivers, Older Adults
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McIlveen, Peter; Ford, Tanya; Everton, Bradley – Australian Journal of Career Development, 2005
This case study describes a career education program that has engaged rural secondary school students with the experience of university. The residential experience program included learning exercises for career exploration, attending university, and social experiences related to living in a city. Evaluation indicated that rural schools and…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Career Choice, Career Education, Career Exploration