Transition From Institutions To Community Not Without Hiccups
Source: Disability Scoop
People with disabilities are generally happy about leaving institutions for community settings, but their new surroundings are not problem-free, an advocacy group report indicates.
The report out Thursday from the National Disability Rights Network looked at people with disabilities transitioning from large institutions to community-based settings in Alabama and North Carolina whose experiences were monitored by officials at the federally-mandated protection and advocacy organizations in each state.
They found that overall residents were pleased with their move into the community, citing advantages like being able to choose when to go to bed or what to eat.
