Sam, Bruce and Patricia reviewing the Disability Accommodation and Support Framework Report 2008

Our areas of interest and expertise include:

• Accommodation and community living
• Health and ethics
• Ageing
• Classification and assessment
• Communication
• Behaviour of concern and mental health
• Labour markets and day programs
• Criminal justice
• Family studies

We are available to conduct research, education and evaluation, across the lifespan.

We have staff with considerable expertise and experience in research methodology and statistical data collection and analysis.

We use a range of innovative methodologies in our research including:

• involvement of consumers and families
• applied and basic research
• action research
• qualitative and quantitative methods

Further information about research services offered by CDS

• Our publications and presentations
• Information regarding Active Support
• Information regarding I-CAN
• Information regarding Person-Centredness