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Reaching Consensus about educationally necessary support services: A qualitative evaluation of VISTA




This article describes a qualitative evaluation of VISTA (Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach) based on extensive observations and interviews. A description of VISTA is provided followed by data pertaining to three primary evaluation questions:

(a) Does VISTA do what it purports to do?

(b) What impact does VISTA have on team members' practices and interactions? and

(c) What are the limitations of VISTA and potential improvments from consumer-based perspectives?

The data and discussion offer the reader insights into VISTA use and offer suggestions for future research.
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