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Publication Date: 2018
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Exploring and Understanding the Advocacy Needs of Kentuckians with Developmental Disabilities. Research Brief. Summer 2018
Adams, Chithra; Corbin, Amanda; O'Hara, Luke; Sheppard-Jones, Kathleen; Bishop, Malachy
Human Development Institute
In this research brief we present the results of a recent needs assessment evaluating the advocacy-based needs for Kentuckians with developmental disabilities and their families. Results highlight the different levels and types of supports needed to build self-advocacy capacity and to inform effective planning and services and the individual, local, and state levels.
Descriptors: Needs Assessment, Advocacy, Developmental Disabilities, Capacity Building, Empowerment, Program Development, Family Programs, Information Needs, Educational Needs, Coaching (Performance), Transportation, Communication Problems, Public Affairs Education, Barriers, Legislators, Community Involvement, Professional Personnel, Individual Needs
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute
Identifiers - Location: Kentucky
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