You may want to check out http://www.disabilitypolicyresearch.org/disability-research-consortium

They may have some relevant studies available.

SM

Sheryl Matney, Director of Technical Assistance
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I was going to suggest NCI as well.  Here's the link to their reports.

http://www.nationalcoreindicators.org/resources/reports/

Dan

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Schwartz, Karen
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 4:49 PM
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Hello
The State of Vermont asked me to tap our network expertise to collect ideas for indicators of the quality of community supports,  to build into contracts with service providers.

Here's request from State:

Vermont is interested in what other States are using for measurement tools and/or outcome measures to help look at how well people with developmental disabilities are supported to be part of their communities and in developing relationships – including:
1.       Quantitative measures – such as how much or how often people are involved in their communities – which may provide opportunities for more meaningful connections (other than what can be obtained via the NCI Adult Consumer Survey).
2.       Qualitative measures – such as developing relationships, making social connections, spending time with people not paid to be with them.

Info on what your state is using as indicators -- or ideas based on your experience -- would be appreciated.

Thanks
K

Karen Schwartz
Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council Cell 802-585-5441 Sent from and typos courtesy of iPhone