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Status and Trends in the Direct Support Workforce in Consumer-Directed Supports – Journal Abstract
10/01/2010 | Requests *Summary
Self-directed programs that allow individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities to exercise greater control over their
finances have become increasingly common, however challenges in the recruitment, retention and training of direct support workers have grown more acute. In this article, the authors investigate the status of the Direct Support workforce for people using self-directed supports in one Midwestern state, based on the results of a statewide survey of service users.
Author
Bogenschutz, Matthew; Hewitt, Amy; Hall-Lande, Jennifer; LaLiberte, Traci
Available Files
- Journal Abstract Off-site link (16 pages)
Keywords
Wages and Benefits; Recruitment and Retention; October 2010 "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities," 48(5), 345-360
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Workforce/Direct Care
Type/Tool
Research / Journal abstracts
Source
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
State
Minnesota, All States/Territories
Date Created
12/13/2010
Contact
Matthew Bogenschutz
University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living
boge0021@umn.edu
University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living
boge0021@umn.edu
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