Projects
Below is a list of the RTC's active projects in the area of person-centered planning. For more information, see the contact person(s) for each project.

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This activity will study access people with ID/DD and their families have to consumer directed community supports (CDCS). It will use a participatory action research model with people using CDCS to learn about their needs and challenges; how staffing needs are addressed and how this compares to staffing patterns in traditional services. Methods will also include: 1) a national survey of state DD Directors, 2) a survey of a sample County Directors of disability services in Minnesota, 3) review of extant data sets in Minnesota, 4) a series of 6-8 individual case studies to gather information about the experiences of CDCS participants; 5) a series of 3-6 focus groups to explore CDCS support and staffing issues that emerged in the case studies; and 6) surveys/interviews with 100-150 sample members to gather information from consumers or family members who direct the supports.

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Quality Mall is a web site that gathers and disseminates information related to or useful in promoting the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities. It especially focuses on promising person-centered practices and innovations.

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