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Opportunities for choice in day programs for adults with severe intellectual disabilities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Anthony J. Shaddock ,
David Zilber ,
Sally Guggenheimer ,
Leanne Dowse ,
Meredith Bennett  and
Frances Browne
Anthony J. Shaddock*
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
David Zilber
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
Sally Guggenheimer
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
Leanne Dowse
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
Meredith Bennett
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
Frances Browne
Affiliation:
University of Canberra
*
Correspondence may be addressed to Associate Professor Shaddock, University of Canberra, PO Box 1, Belconnen 2616, Australia.
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Abstract

This paper examines choice-making in work and community access programs by people perceived to have a severe intellectual disability. The results indicate that the quality and quantity of choice-making are restricted in these settings. The impact of factors such as type of work setting, gender, perceived attractiveness and level of ability are investigated. The implications of this study for research, personnel preparation and workplace interactions are explored.

Type
Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , January 1993 , pp. 48 - 56
Copyright
Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 1993

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