Homeownership initiatives and outcomes for people with disabilities

Feinstein, Celia S.; Levine, Robin M.; Lemanowicz, James A.; Sedlak, Wendy C.; Klein, Jay; Hagner, David

doi:10.1080/15575330.2006.10383107

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“…These needs can be met through various augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, both high and low‐tech, using external devices or those within the body (e.g., sign language; Beukelman & Light, 2020). However, although it is widely understood that AAC provides great potential to enhance communication and increase participation for people with severe/profound intellectual disability (Light et al, 2019), many are left without any AAC (Feinstein et al, 2003; Hamm & Mirenda, 2006; Ward & Stewart, 2008). This means they are unable to communicate across a range of functions, including greeting, chatting, making choices about their lives, sharing information and asking questions (Dreyfus, 2007; Light, 2003; Ward & Stewart, 2008) Indeed, the Communication Bill of Rights (Brady et al, 2016) identifies 15 different communication rights, which if enabled, would lead to self‐determination.…”

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Scoping review on communication systems used by adults with severe/profound intellectual disability for functional communication

Danker

Dreyfus

Strnadová

et al. 2023

Research Intellect Disabil

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Background: Adults with severe/profound intellectual disability typically face poor communication outcomes as they are often nonverbal and need their supporters to provide for their communication needs. This review aimed to identify studies focused on the communication resources people with severe/profound intellectual disability use for functional communication, and the enablers and barriers to functional communication.Methods: Nine databases were systematically reviewed with keywords pertaining to the functional communication of adults with severe/profound intellectual disability.Out of 3427 identified articles, 12 met the inclusion criteria. Hand searches and ancestral searches identified another 4 articles. Out of the 16 articles, two did not meet the quality assessment criteria and were excluded. Thus, 14 articles were included in this review. Results:The findings revealed that picture exchange communication systems is the most common communication system used to support the development of functional communication. The most common functions enabled by the communication systems were choice-making and making requests. Several barriers (e.g., individual factors related to adults with severe/profound intellectual disability, others' attitudes, behaviour and knowledge) to and enablers (e.g., accessibility and availability of the communication system, training for those supporting adults with severe/profound intellectual disability) of functional communication were identified.Conclusions: Removing the barriers and enabling functional communication is essential to developing the functional communication of adults with severe/profound intellectual disability.

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confidence: 99%

Scoping review on communication systems used by adults with severe/profound intellectual disability for functional communication

Danker

Dreyfus

Strnadová

et al. 2023

Research Intellect Disabil

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“…Over time, such negative feelings can result in pervasive feelings of dependency and external control, which can lead to diminished quality of life (Roessler, Gitchel, & Bishop, 2013). Research has also shown that increased independence in ones living situation is associated with higher levels in selfdetermination skills (Feinstein et al, 2006). Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to develop an instrument that can measure the degree of functioning difficulties that people with MS have at home.…”

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Development and cross-validation of a home functioning scale for people with multiple sclerosis

Fitzgerald

Bishop

et al. 2015

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

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BACKGROUND: After extensive review of existing measures, it was deemed that a brief self-report instrument that measures the functioning difficulties and limitations of people with MS in and around their home should be developed. OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this study were to develop an instrument that can measure the degree of difficulty in functioning that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience within their residence and to test the psychometric properties of the newly developed scale. METHODS: To test the factorial validity of the Home Functioning Scale, both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were utilized in a cross-validation approach in this study. RESULTS:The new scale captured three functioning difficulty components: (1) functioning needed to take care of oneself at home, (2) functioning needed to conduct house work and house maintenance, and (3) functioning needed to carry out one's own medical needs and treatment at home. Unlike many other scales in the field, this measure is not disease or symptom-specific, but task-oriented and site-specific. CONCLUSION: The use of the scale can be instrumental to rehabilitation counselors and allied health practitioners in the field.

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Meaning of Homeownership for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

Hagner

Snow²,

Klein³

2006

Mental Retardation

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In-person semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 homeowners selected by 6 state homeownership programs as representing good examples of homeownership by individuals with developmental disabilities. Recurring themes were found in the choice of a home, advantages and disadvantages of homeownership, handling problems, community relationships, finances, supports, future plans, and homeownership advice. Although the process of purchasing the home was described as lengthy and difficult and ownership brought unexpected problems, these were outweighed by the financial, social, and psychological benefits of owning one's own home. A variety of external factors, including some undue control of the process by service providers and family members, appeared to add to the difficulties homeowners faced. Implications for improvements in homeownership assistance programs are discussed.

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Homeownership initiatives and outcomes for people with disabilities

Cited by 5 publications

References 14 publications

Scoping review on communication systems used by adults with severe/profound intellectual disability for functional communication

Scoping review on communication systems used by adults with severe/profound intellectual disability for functional communication

Development and cross-validation of a home functioning scale for people with multiple sclerosis

Meaning of Homeownership for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

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