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Abstract
Older people with developmental disabilities are experiencing longer life expectancy rates than previously. Service issues now include bridging the disparate networks of aging and disability service systems to provide a more comprehensive array of options for this group of older adults. This article reports on an evaluation of coalition building forums around the state of Georgia, which brought together aging and disability service providers. After attending these forums, service providers reported increased awareness of the needs of this older population, an appreciation of resources available, and increased networking with other service providers. More lasting coalition building activities, however, were not reported. Although the coalition building forums seemed to increase cooperation between personnel in different service systems, additional efforts are needed to sustain and expand these collaborative ventures.
The design and conduct of this project, and preparation of this article, was facilitated by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, to Claire Clements.
