Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

Articles

Housing and Independent Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  • Debra Leach, Ed.D. (Author) Winthrop University image/svg+xml
    Debra Leach, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. She is also the Director of the Winthrop Think College program, a post-secondary program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her areas of specialization are autism spectrum disorders, applied behavior analysis, positive behavioral interventions and supports, differentiated instruction, and inclusion from birth to adulthood. She is the author of Bringing ABA into Your Inclusive Classroom and Bringing ABA to Home, School, and Play for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Disabilities.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.309
Abstract
This manuscript provides a review of housing and independent living options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). While there has certainly been an increased emphasis on community integration and inclusion for people with I/DD, barriers to delivering housing supports and services in natural, integrated settings still exist. An overview of the various housing options that are currently available for individuals with I/DD is provided followed by a discussion of the main themes related to promoting full community integration and funding sources that are available to support these efforts. This essential information will help special education teachers involved in delivering transition services and supports better plan with students and families as they consider independent living options upon graduation from high school.
Keywords
Accessibility (for Disabled), Barriers, Developmental Disabilities, Financial Support, High School Students, Housing
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Leach, D. (2016). Housing and Independent Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 11(2), 81-99. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.309

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