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This recently completed project focused on the quality of life
experienced by families who have an adult member with a
developmental disability. The study took the form of personal
interviews with families in their homes and included both urban
and rural families living in Ontario.
The study identified and examined a number of issues related
to quality of life for these families. These issues included: how
family members' lives are enriched, areas of challenge for
families, special issues at different life stages, support from
others, concerns of women, health of family members, experiences
of siblings, responsibilities taken on by family members, and
concerns about the future.
The results of this study indicated some key implications and
recommendations concerning quality of life for families of adults
with developmental disabilities.
Contact Rebecca Renwick at: r.renwick@utoronto.ca for
further information about this project.
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