Abstract-This pilot study investigated the level of satisfaction in a number of life domains in addition to the overall life satisfaction experienced by group of individuals with developmental disabilities in Calgary. This study also examined the quality of life of their families who are often impacted the continuing responsibilities, concerns and anxieties related to their adult child with developmental disabilities. The average ratings from the family and individual responses across the various life domains were computed. The inter-relationships between the dimensions of family quality of life across the various life domains included in the quality of life assessment were also calculated. Understanding these associations may be helpful in identifying supports and policies that enhance individual and/or family quality of life. Finally, the connections between individual and family quality of life were identified to highlight any areas where changes in supports or services to either families or their adult children with intellectual disabilities would support the wellbeing of all family members.
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