Reviews
: Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities - December 1, 2012
"Schalock and Verdugo’s book thoroughly explains and systematically walks the reader through each aspect of a change process in a quest to redefine an intellectual and developmental disability organization. Without doubt, organizations are facing the significant challenges identified by the authors and need to change, be accountable, and effectively use resources. The book is, therefore, highly recommended for leaders, and aspiring leaders, within these organizations. . . also applicable to leaders within other human service organizations."
Roger Stancliffe, Professor of Intellectual Disability, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney - January 2, 2012
"A comprehensive and detailed how-to guide for positive organizational change . . . designed to bridge the considerable gap between exhortations to adopt evidence-based practice and the processes and procedures of actually implementing this approach."
Roy Brown, Emeritus Professor, University of Calgary, Canada and Flinders University, Australia - January 2, 2012
"Challenging, thoughtful, practical, and readable . . . This book should be read and then practiced by everyone seeking to improve organization and policies in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities."
Drs. Patty Van Belle-Kusse,, Raad van Bestuur Stichting Arduin, CEO - January 2, 2012
"An important step forward in dealing with the complex matter of quality . . . The very modern and practical ideas of system, synthesis and alignment assures us that we can manage the complex matter of quality in a simple way. You can't do without [this book]."
Michael Wehmeyer, Professor, Department of Special Education Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities Senior Scientist, Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas - January 2, 2012
"A timely and important resource to inform and enable organization leaders to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in ways that are consistent with changing paradigms of disability and support systems."
Rick Rader, Director, Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, Orange Grove Center, Chattanooga, TN - January 2, 2012
"Long awaited . . . serves as both a testimony and guidebook to the continuing vital role of disability organizations and the need to ensure their continued growth and sustainability as values-based, high impact entities navigated by professionally groomed and motivated leaders."
Valerie Bradley, President, Human Services Research Institute - January 2, 2012
"A thoughtful and multi-faceted road map for managers of organizations that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . . . a must read for managers concerned about the sustainability, responsiveness, and future relevance of their programs."
Trevor Parmenter, Professor Emeritus, University of Sydney - January 2, 2012
"The authors have clearly outlined practical strategies that will assist support organizations to respond effectively to the imperatives of person-centered planning and the delivery of individualized supports in a time of severe economic restraints."
Paul Wehman, Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University - January 2, 2012
"The premier text for the design and implementation of highly effective change strategies. This is must reading for all leadership personnel in community service and rehabilitation programs."