Qualitative Determinants of the Health and Social Service Needs of Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Three Canadian Regions
Project Overview
The purpose of this study is to analyze the processes involved in developing and implementing research projects that focus on the health and social service needs of persons with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Through the use of surveys, this study aims to collect data from 20 – 30 individuals involved in three different research projects located across Canada (i.e. Nova Scotia, South Eastern Ontario, and Manitoba). To find out more about their respective projects please visit their websites:
Intellectual Disabilities Service Needs Research Alliance
South Eastern Ontario Community-University Research Alliance in Intellectual Disabilities
St. Amant Research Centre
Responses to the surveus will be analyzed to elucidate on the key strengths and challenges associated with conducting research projects in this field. Results from this study will help in the development of effective strategies for conducting research with persons with ID/DD. Engaging the three research groups in this project will lead to a broader understanding of the health and social service needs of persons living with an ID/DD throughout Canada. In turn, this will support future population-based research on ID/DD.
Project Timeline
Data collection commenced in July 2010 and will continue until the end of November. While data analysis is ongoing (as surveys are returned), the final analysis and synthesis of the data will occur in December with a report to follow.