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Community acceptance of residential programs for developmentally disabled persons.
Applied Research in Mental Retardation
|January 1, 1982
Summary
Community residence programs for developmentally disabled individuals see increased acceptance post-establishment. This study examined shifts in community attitudes, support, opposition, and strategies for overcoming challenges, finding consistent positive trends.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Developmental Disabilities
Background:
- Deinstitutionalization of developmentally disabled individuals has led to community residence programs.
- These programs often face both community support and opposition.
- Understanding community acceptance is crucial for program success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess changes in community acceptance levels after residence programs are established.
- To identify sources of community support and opposition.
- To explore strategies for overcoming community opposition.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 459 community residence programs in New York.
- Data collection on community acceptance, support, opposition, and strategies.
Main Results:
- Established residence programs show marked and consistent shifts toward greater community acceptance.
- Specific factors influencing support and opposition were identified (details not provided in abstract).
- Effective strategies for managing community opposition were observed (details not provided in abstract).
Conclusions:
- Community residence programs for the developmentally disabled tend to gain acceptance over time.
- Proactive strategies can mitigate and overcome initial community opposition.
- Further research can refine best practices for community integration.