The Quality of Life of Severely Physically and Mentally Disabled People in Community­ based Residences

  • Research Staff: Dalia Mandler, Denise Naon
  • Categories: Disabilities
  • Publication Year: 2001
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In light of the trend to transfer people with disabilities from institutions to the community, on one hand, and because people with severe mental disabilities need an extensive system of services, on the other, professionals are debating the ability of these people to reside in the community. The goal of this evaluation study was to examine the quality of life and the quality of care provided to severely physically handicapped people with severe or profound mental retardation who live in community­ based residences ­ sheltered apartments and a hostel ­ compared to a similar population that lives in residential institutions.

Citing suggestion: Mandler, D., & Naon, D. (2001). The quality of life of severely physically and mentally disabled people in community ­based residences. RR-370-01. JDC-Brookdale Institute. (Hebrew)
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