2021 Volume 27 Issue 65 Pages 315-320
This study explored the Swedish disability policy, and the architectural situations of group homes for people with severe disabilities in Gothenburg, Sweden. A literature study, analysis of the plans, and the interviews were conducted. The literature study suggested that “Independent life” was the aim of the policy and the housing standard with the necessary functions for a living was one embodiment of the aim. The interview survey indicated that there were differences in the independence of space use across group homes and that the staff valued individualized supports, home-like environments, and apartments with living functions.
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