The author analyzes a community living program for disabled people in New Zealand by assessing effects of the environment on the quality of life of the participants. Of the 16 members of the community living program, 9 participated in the self-evaluative process by keeping journals. The author reports on the findings and notes that caution should be used when interpreting the results.
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