- Author
- Ramey-Smith, A. | Fechter, J. V., Jr.
- Title
- Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled: Case Histories of Demographics, Household Activities and Room Use. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
- Sponsor
- Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBSIR 79-1727, September 1978, 63 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- developmentally disabled | fire protection | board and care hoimes | histories
- Abstract
- This document is the final report to the National Bureau of Standards' Center for Fire Research as part of their support to the Developmental Disability Office of the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The objective of the present study was to obtain case history information on a sample of group homes for the developmentally disabled. Survey techniques were used to compile summary data on residents' room use and activities, the group home facilities, and demographics of the supervisors and residents. Data are presented for room use and activities of developmentally disabled residents and these data are compared to results available for the normal population. Summary data describe characteristics of the group homes, supervisors, and residents. Recommendations are presented regarding fire safety for developmentally disabled residents of group homes.