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Community-Driven Priorities in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Transition Services: An Environmental
Beth Pfeiffer1, K Eva Weiss1, Luke Tomczuk1
1Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) need effective transition services. Peer support is a key capacity builder for independent living, person-centered approaches, and post-secondary experiences.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Transitioning to adulthood presents challenges for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Young adults with IDD experience significant shifts in responsibilities and services during this period.
- Peer support, leveraging shared lived experience, offers a valuable approach to transition services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify community-driven transition service priorities for young adults with IDD.
- To explore research priorities from the perspective of diverse community stakeholders.
- To determine the role of peer support in enhancing transition services.
Main Methods:
- An environmental scan was conducted, incorporating a scoping review.
- Focus groups (n=28) and interviews (n=19) engaged key community members.
- An inclusive research team, including individuals with lived experience, guided the study.
Main Results:
- Community-driven priorities include independent living skills, person-centered approaches, and post-secondary experiences.
- Peer support was identified as a crucial capacity builder for successful transitions.
- Data from multiple sources converged on key transition and support needs.
Conclusions:
- Community priorities should inform the development of transition and peer support interventions.
- Leveraging peer support can enhance the effectiveness of services for young adults with IDD.
- Engaging individuals with lived experience is vital for relevant and impactful research.

