Status and trends in the direct support workforce in self-direction. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Citation: Bogenschutz, M., Hewitt, A., Hall-Lande, J., & LaLiberte, T. (2010). Status and trends in the direct support workforce in self-direction. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 48(5), 345–360. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-48.5.345  

Summary: This study analyzes the direct support workforce in self-directed programs, examining worker characteristics, compensation, training, and retention. The research documents differences between workers in self-directed versus traditional agency-based services. The findings highlight workforce challenges and opportunities unique to self-direction models, including the role of participants as employers.