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Download full textTimmons, Jaimie Ciulla; Whitney-Thomas, Jean – Research to Practice, 1998
This paper summaries a study on the participation of 10 students (ages 18-21) with developmental disabilities in the transition from school to work using the Whole Life Planning model. Data included observations of organizational and planning meetings and structured interviews with the students, parents, and facilitators. Analysis resulted in the…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Individual Differences, Meetings
Hemp, Richard – Policy Research Brief, 1992
This serial issue summarizes findings from a survey of 20 state mental retardation and developmental disabilities agencies and 93 community based providers on developing and financing community services. The survey queried respondents concerning: (1) which models or strategies for financing community services have been most effective; (2) what…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Community Services, Developmental Disabilities
Sinclair, Mary F., Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1992
This feature issue of IMPACT focuses on the empowerment of families with a member who has a developmental disability. It presents strategies and models for a collaborative, respectful approach to service provision, and presents the experiences of families in seeking support and assistance. Feature articles include "Two Generations of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Advocacy, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
Fenichel, Emily, Ed. – Zero to Three, 1994
This newsletter theme issue contains contributions by parents, practitioners, researchers, administrators, and providers of technical assistance, which explore aspects of the complex process of developmental assessment of infants and young children. They describe what is helpful and what can be harmful in current assessment practice. They offer…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), At Risk Persons, Child Development, Classification
Abery, Brian, Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1995
This newsletter issue provides stories of leaders who have developmental disabilities, descriptions of program initiatives and models promoting leadership opportunities for individuals who are disabled, and an historical overview of leadership issues. Major articles include: "Leadership: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going" (Hank…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Advocacy, College Students, Developmental Disabilities
Gandolfo, Cecilia – Roses and Thorns from the Grassroots: A Series Highlighting Organizational Change in Massachusetts, 1998
This organizational vignette is one in a multi-part series highlighting community providers. This particular issue spotlights Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc., of Boston, Massachusetts, an organization that works with youth at risk, many of whom have developmental disabilities. The collaboration between Bridge and the Institute for Community…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Career Development, Change Strategies
Wallace, Teri, Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1992
This newsletter theme issue features articles on training of direct service staff working with persons with developmental disabilities in employment, education, and residential settings. The articles examine job training, delivery systems, training models, and implications of current approaches. The newsletter includes three articles presenting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Programs, Competency Based Education, Cooperative Programs
