University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA.
Am J Intellect Dev Disabil. 2012 Nov;117(6):497-508. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-117-6.497.
As individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities become more engaged in community employment, it will be critical to consider how their employment experience changes as they age. Similar to other seniors, individuals will need to consider whether they want to maintain their employment, reduce their work commitment, or retire completely. If they do choose to retire, what activities will they choose to engage in, and what service or supports might be necessary? This article considers the issues faced by all aging workers in regard to retirement planning and active aging as well as specific strategies for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to remain active and engaged. Recommendations for service options, policy consideration, and future research are also discussed.
随着智障和发展障碍人士更多地参与社区就业，考虑他们随着年龄的增长而改变的就业经历将至关重要。与其他老年人一样，智障人士需要考虑他们是想继续工作，减少工作投入，还是完全退休。如果他们选择退休，他们将选择从事哪些活动，以及可能需要哪些服务或支持？本文考虑了所有老年工人在退休规划和积极老龄化方面面临的问题，以及智障人士保持活跃和参与的具体策略。还讨论了服务选择、政策考虑和未来研究的建议。
