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Deinstitutionalization/ Community Living Movement: Benefits vs. Challenges
What have you learned in your reading of the Wehman, Inge, Revell, & Brooke (2007) and supplemental reading (i.e. journal articles) regarding the deinstitutionalization/ community living movement?
Briefly summarize the benefits and challenges that you read about. The assigned reading from Meyers (2008) includes the real-life perspectives of a site director for a community rehabilitation program for adults with developmental disabilities.
The author presents strong views on the organizational changes that have been superimposed on the program he directs as a result of the deinstitutionalization/ community living movement. Do you agree or disagree with his views?
What does Meyers propose instead of or in addition to the changes suggested as a result of the deinstitutionalization/ community living movement? In your writing, address some of his concerns with information supported by research.
Lemay, R. A. (2009). Deinstitutionalization of people with developmental disabilities: A review of the literature. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 28(1), 181-194 Meyers, J. (2008). How to teach daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities. iUniverse