With many state agencies under budgetary pressure, solid
information on costs and outcomes of services for people with
disabilities has never been more important. Now, for the first time
ever, that hard-to-find information is collected in a single volume
for policy makers, advocates, providers, and researchers. Blending
original research with policy analysis, critical reviews of
existing knowledge, and examples of cutting-edge programs and
policies, this book shows you what works and helps you make sound
decisions about how to allocate resources. You'll examine
- differences in outcomes and costs among various community
service models direct and indirect costs of family care
- the criteria used to allocate funds for community services
- ways to develop a rational, equitable budgeting process that
facilitates the desired lifestyle of each person
- public policy considerations involved in developing individual
budgets in a statewide system of services
- the debate over independent budgets versus traditional
funding
- costs and outcomes of consumer directed services
(self-determination)
- the question of whether greater expenditures and more staff
lead to better outcomes
- the impact of residential setting size and institutional
downsizing on per-person expenditure
- recommendations for future policy and practice
The highly respected contributors to this volume represent a
wide range of fields, including disability services, research,
evaluation, policy analysis, and administration. Contributors from
the UK and Australia add an international perspective. With their
combined research and perspectives, you'll be better prepared to
meet federal mandates for individualized services and improve the
quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
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