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Residential Services

Twin Cities and Zambia Disability Connection – Final Report
A report providing an overview of the Twin Cities and Zambia Disability Connection, outlining the project’s preliminary outcomes, and identifying ongoing needs for individuals with disabilities in Zambia, which may provide the focus for future work. The project was created to meet an acute need to develop more community services and supports for people with disabilities in Zambia. It is a collaboration involving the Institute on Community Integration, Arc Greater Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners, Fraser, Inc., and government and community leaders in Zambia. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2009) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

Residential Services for Persons With Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends Through 2007
Edited by R. Prouty, K. Alba, and K. C. Lakin
A report providing statistics by state for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, with long-term trends on residential services, settings, populations and expenditures for persons with developmental disabilities in state, nonstate and Medicaid-funded residential programs in the U.S. Resident characteristics, movement and staffing patterns in large state residential facilities are included. Published by the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2008) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web. To request a free print copy, contact Sheryl A. Larson at (612) 624-6024 or larso072@umn.edu

An Independent Evaluation of the Quality of Services and System Performance of Minnesota's Medicaid HCBS for Persons with Mental Retardation and Related Conditions
By A. Hewitt, S. Larson, and K. C. Lakin
A report describing the findings of a study commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to gather information on the status of current Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program implementation, identify challenges in meeting program goals, and assist in strategic planning. Published by the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2000) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

Living in the Freedom World: Personal Stories of Living in the Community by People Who Once Lived in Oklahoma's Institutions
Prepared by M. Hayden
A booklet describing the experiences of 22 adults with developmental disabilities who formerly lived in institutions, including their employment, relationships, community, dignity, and attitudes. Published by the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living. (1997) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

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Direct Support Professionals

Final Report: National Training Institute For Frontline Supervisors
By M. Taylor, S. Larson, A. Hewitt, N. McCulloh, and J. Sauer
A report describing a project that refined, tested, and delivered a "Train-the-Trainer" model to the National Training Institute for Frontline Supervisors. The project also provided a distributed learning, technical assistance and consulting model to assist community human service employers, families and consumers nationwide to recruit, retain, and train direct support professionals and frontline supervisors. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

National Validation Study of Competencies For Frontline Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals
By S. A. Larson, R. Doljanac, D. Nord, P. Salmi, A. Hewitt, and S. O’Nell
A study examining organizational workforce outcomes; characteristics of and differences between managers, Frontline Supervisors (FLS) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs); and workplace competencies, training needs, and timing of training for FLS and DSPs. Using survey methodologies, the study validated nationally the results of two comprehensive Minnesota analyses of competencies needed by DSPs and FLS, extending the existing analyses by sampling DSPs, FLS and managers in 77 agencies in five states. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

You Know That it’s Got to be Dedication That I am Still Here: The Experiences of Direct Support Professionals During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Aftermath
By T. LaLiberte, A. Hewitt, J. Hall Lande, and S. A. Larson
A report describing the experiences of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who worked in New Orleans between August 2005 and May 2006 – before, during, and after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In 2006, the University of Minnesota was asked to conduct a series of interviews and focus groups with staff from two programs of the Volunteers of America (VOA) of Greater New Orleans: Supported Living Services (offering family and semi-independent living supports to adults and children with disabilities) and Community Living Services (offering group homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities). The purpose of the interviews was to learn what happened during the hurricanes, what worked and didn’t work for DSPs and those they supported in relation to the evacuation, why the DSPs returned to New Orleans, and DSP recommendations for future disaster preparation and response. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

Higher Ground: The Dedication of Direct Support Professionals During and After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
By T. LaLiberte, A. Hewitt, J. Hall Lande, and S. A. Larson
A synopsis of the above report, You Know That it’s Got to be Dedication That I am Still Here: The Experiences of Direct Support Professionals During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Aftermath. Published by the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2007) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web

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