Abstract
Instruction is a variable that has enhanced community access for adults with developmental disabilities. Community-based instruction emerged as an especially useful format to teach individuals daily living and work skills in the settings where skills would be used. As advocacy and self-advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities increased, professionals recognized the importance of empowerment and self-determination in gaining community access. Adult education that incorporates the values of person-centered planning will evolve beyond what has traditionally been viewed as community-based instruction. This article describes the characteristics of community-based instruction designed to enhance not only community access, but also the participant's overall quality of life.
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Browder, D.M., Bambara, L.M. & Belfiore, P.J. Using a Person-Centered Approach in Community-Based Instruction for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Journal of Behavioral Education 7, 519–528 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022815604235
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