Supporting the free exercise of religion in the group home context

Ways were delineated in which group home employees can support individuals living in the home in the active expression of faith, both inside and outside the group home environment, and at the same time protect the freedom of others in the home who choose not to be involved in religious activities. After briefly reviewing some assumptions underlying the 1992 AAMR definition of mental retardation and describing the capability of religious expression for individuals with cognitive impairment, we presented several guidelines to assist group home staff members.