Impact: Feature Issue on Aging and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2012

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"What can be done today to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are aging?" That's the focus of the articles in this Impact. From self-advocates we hear of the importance of having opportunities to be active community participants, to be listened to, and to continue to pursue goals and dreams. From siblings we hear of the necessity to respond to their concerns as they deal with the aging of family members, including parents who may have been primary caregivers for brothers or sisters with disabilities. From researchers we hear of the policy and service issues that must be addressed as the number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities over age 60 grows to a projected 1.2 million in the next 20 years. And we hear from practitioners as they describe promising approaches to ensuring quality service and supports that address physical, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/231/default.html

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