The Perspective of Administrators of Intellectual Disability Organizations on the COVID-19 Pandemic
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| Title: | The Perspective of Administrators of Intellectual Disability Organizations on the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Hughes, M. Courtney (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Mar 2023 27(1):206-220. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Intellectual Disability, COVID-19, Pandemics, Administrator Attitudes, Barriers, Individual Needs, Policy, Community Resources |
| Geographic Terms: | Illinois |
| DOI: | 10.1177/17446295211062400 |
| ISSN: | 1744-6295 1744-6309 |
| Abstract: | Objective: To learn about the challenges, policies, and needed resources to serve people with intellectual disability and protect staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the perspective of intellectual disability service providers. Methods: We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 16 intellectual disability organization administrators throughout Illinois, USA from November 2020 through February 2021. We coded and analyzed the data using thematic analysis. Results: Three major themes emerged: (1) COVID-19 caused considerable challenges to people with intellectual disability and staff and service providers, (2) intellectual disability organizations reinvented service provisions in response to COVID-19 challenges, and (3) the interrelatedness of intellectual disability organizations, public policies, and community entities became evident. Conclusions: Exhibiting responsiveness to needs and developing innovative solutions were strategies championed by intellectual disability organizations during the pandemic. Fostering collaboration with community entities may assist these organizations in navigating pandemic challenges and developing resilient infrastructure for future environmental threats. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1367155 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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