Perspectives of family members of people with an intellectual disability to a major reconfiguration of living arrangements for people with intellectual disability in Ireland

Conclusion:
The family perspective to reform is characterized by fear and suspicion of the motivation behind these reforms, with cost efficiencies being perceived as a main driver. Greater information is required to empower families to make informed decisions.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities - May 9, 2016 Category: Disability Authors: ODoherty, S., Linehan, C., Tatlow-Golden, M., Craig, S., Kerr, M., Lynch, C., Staines, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research