Building an evidence-based multi-level system of quality disability support for adults with acquired neurological disability

CONCLUSIONS: The findings align with disability rights and individualised funding principles, emphasising the centrality of people with lived experience in shaping support services. The research underscores the need to prioritise authentic choice and individual empowerment, offering valuable insights for both practice and policy development in the disability support sector.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe perspective of people with lived experience is paramount to designing quality disability support services aligned with people's needs and preferences.The person with disability needs to be at the centre of all decisions regarding their support and needs to be supported to lead their supports.Quality disability support relies primarily on the interaction between the person with disability and their support worker, and therefore quality support relationships need to be developed and maintained.PMID:38372232 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2316780
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research