Angela Novak Amado, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Angela has more than 30 years experience in ID/DD, including direct support, university teaching, nationwide research, agency administration, and state government. She is internationally recognized for her work on community inclusion, and has authored several books, including Friendships and Community Connections Between People with and without Developmental Disabilities. She designs and conducts projects in community-building, person-centered planning, and person-centered agency design, and has worked throughout the US, Canada, and in other countries. Angela is a former President of the Community Services Division and member of the Board of Directors of the AAMR.
Organization: Research and Training Center on Community Living
E-mail: (amado003@umn.edu)

• Agency Factors and Structures which Increase Successful Outcomes in Community Participation and Socially Valued Roles
  This study will examine how methods to increase community participation are integrated into a service provider’s on-going operatio... (More)
  
  
• Consumer Controlled Housing: Outcomes of a Comprehensive Education and Counseling Program
  This study will provide ongoing evaluation from consumers and will develop programs and products to promote the ideals and support... (More)
  
  
• Effectiveness of Social Integration Approaches with Community/Civic Organizations and Faith-Based Initiatives
  While methods to increase the community participation and social roles of persons with ID/DD have been identified, understanding t... (More)
  
  
• Hennepin County Case Management Evaluation
  The report to be completed for this project is an evaluation of the newly implemented model for case management services for perso... (More)
  
  
• QualityMall.org
  Quality Mall is a web site that gathers and disseminates information related to or useful in promoting the quality of life for per... (More)
  
  
• Self-Advocacy Online: Research and Development to Bridge the “Digital Divide”
  This research and development project will employ systematic analysis of specific web-based technology and learning strategies to ... (More)
  
  
• Use of Web-based Technology to Increase Recreation, Leisure and Life Opportunities for Persons with ID/DD (LifePages.org)
  An interactive website is being developed to provide a “clearinghouse” for leisure, recreation and life opportunities for people w... (More)
  
  
• Increasing Friendships, Social Inclusion and Community Participation of Persons with ID/DD
  This study will examine the effectiveness of two different approaches to supporting community participation, those based in human ... (More)
  
  

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Redesigning Case Management Services for People With Disabilities in Minnesota (PDF) - The Minnesota Legislature requested a proposal for reforming the case management system for all persons with disabilities under age 65. The Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota, conducted a review of current practices in Minnesota. The report also contains a review of best practices and innovative models in case management throughout the country. (2007); File Size: 1.47 MB

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Evaluation Of Case Management Model Hennepin County Developmental Disabilities Program (PDF) - This report is an evaluation of the newly implemented model for case management services for persons with developmental disabilities. It addresses the following issues, and includes a comparison of the newly implemented model with previous practices and best or alternative practice from literature reviews: 1. How does the new case management model support and encourage client choice and control? 2. How does the new model address county responsibilities? 3. Does the county have any exposures or vulnerabilities under the new model? 4. How does the new model address responsiveness to clients? 5. Will the new model allow the county to meet the needs of growing numbers of clients with fixed case management resources? 6. Will the new model be effective in assuring client health and safety considerations? The report is based in part on information gathered through focus groups with all case managers and supervisors, a survey of all case managers and supervisors, and interviews with a selected number of consumers. (2005); File Size: 361 KB

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Person-Centered Planning Training Manuals - Manuals for training facilitators in person-centered planning processes. (2001)   • Training Person-Centered Planning Facilitators: A Compendium of Ideas (PDF) - This manual is for those experienced in facilitating person-centered planning processes who wish to conduct training for others. Several different formats and many different exercises, materials and handouts are presented. This manual primarily uses Personal Futures Planning, but some materials presenting basic information about other formats (Essential Lifestyle Planning, PATH, and Whole Life Planning) is also included. This manual is a companion piece to Increasing Person-Centered Thinking.; File Size: 1.9 MB   • Increasing Person-Centered Thinking: Improving the Quality of Person-Centered Planning -- A Manual for Person-Centered Planning Facilitators (PDF) - This manual is intended for those who have begun conducting person-centered planning processes and wish to improve the quality of the processes they conduct and the outcomes in people's lives. It is not a duplicate of other manuals which present basic how-to information about specific planning processes. Rather it is for everyone, no matter how experienced, who is committed to having the quality of the process impact the quality of people's lives. Many different exercises, evaluation tools, and resources are included.; File Size: 1.35 MB

•	Quality Mall - 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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  Journal Articles

• Amado, A. N. (Sept/Oct 2000). Empowering agencies and staff in community inclusion. AAMR News & Notes, Vol. 13, No. 5.
  
  
• Amado, A. N., & Victorian-Blaney, J. (May 2000). Requesting inclusion from the community – the necessity of asking. TASH Newsletter.
  
  

  Book Chapters

• Amado, Angela Novak. & McBride, M (2001). Lessons learned in 15 years of training about person-centered planning and principles. In S. Holburn & P. Vietz (Eds.), Research and practice in person-centered planning. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
  
  

  Technical Reports

• Amado, A. & McBride, M., (2001). Performance Based Project, Person-Centered Planning Training. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living/Institute on Community Integration.
  
  
• Amado, A.N. (2000). Friendships, Inclusion, and Socially Valued Roles for People with Developmental Disabilities on Israeli Kibbutzim: Lessons and Issues in Building Inclusive Communities. St. Paul, MN: Human Services Research and Development Center, September 2000.