Research Briefs
Recent updates:
Yamaki, K., Hseih, K., & Heller, T. (2009). Health profile of aging family caregivers supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at home. Disability Research Brief, 6(2), Chicago: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development. (PDF, Word)
Rizzolo, M. C., Hemp, R., Braddock, D. & Schindler, A. (2009). Family support services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disability Research Brief, 6(1), Chicago: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Disability and Human Development. (PDF, HTML)
Nelis, T. & Rizzolo, M. (2008). Use of State Institutions for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Illinois: Fiscal Year 2006. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago and State of the States Project, University of Colorado. (PDF, Word)
Institute on Disability and Human Development. (2007). DD Act of 2000 Brief for Legislators. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL. Full article (PDF, Word)
Involvement of Adult Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning Full article (PDF) |
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Understanding School Dropout for Urban, Ethnic Minority Teenage Mothers with Learning Disabilities Full article (PDF) |
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Heller, T. & Kramer, J. (2006). Involvement of Adult Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Full article (PDF)
Nelis, T. & Rizzolo, M. (2006). Brief #2 Use of State Institutions for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Illinois. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago and State of the States Project, University of Colorado. Full article (PDF Word)
Nelis, T. & Rizzolo, M. (2005). Use of State Institutions for People with Intellectual Disabilities in the United States. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago and State of the States Project, University of Colorado. Full article (PDF Word)
Heller, T., & Caldwell , J. (2004). Evaluation of a Model Consumer - Directed Program: Illinois. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Full article (PDF Word)
Heller, T., Caldwell , J., & Factor, A. (2004). Supporting Aging Caregivers and Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Future Planning. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago. Full article (PDF Word)
Yamaki, K., Heller, T., & Rimmer, J. (2005). Body Weight Status of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Chicago : University of Illinois at Chicago. Full article (PDF Word)
