Design for the elaboration of Personal Support Plans in the field of intellectual disabilities.

Abstract

In recent years, a lot of research has been carried out with people with intellectual disabilities, with the main aim of developing valid and reliable measurement instruments to assess both the support needs of people with ID and their quality of life. However, the impact of this work on people with intellectual disabilities is questionable.

In this context, the main objective of this study is to provide organisations with the resources and knowledge derived from the research, so that they can integrate them in their Personal Support Plan procedures. This work has been possible thanks to the active collaboration of five entities of services to people with intellectual disabilities in Catalonia.

The concrete result of this joint effort has been the elaboration of guides based on the most recent contributions of the research. These guides have been revised and agreed upon by the professionals of the entities and the research team, thus ensuring the quality and relevance of the recommendations offered. These guides are intended to be a valuable tool for the entities in the elaboration of their procedures and, ultimately, to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.