Policy and Research Needs to Maximize Independence and Support Community Living: Workshop Summary

Article Publication Date:

5/11/2016

Summary:

On October 6, 2015, a public workshop was convened by the Institute of Medicine and the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education to learn about the supports that are needed for community living and maximizing independence. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a summary of the workshop that includes the policy and research that is needed to support independent living in the community.

Article Author:

Joe Alper; Sarah Domnitz

Topics:

Independent Living

Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

National Academies of Sciences

Engineering

and Medicine