The research topic for 2010 is Relationships, Friendships & Supports. Find out about the Action Agenda for Relationships and Quality of Service for 2010. A comprehensive reading list is available from the National Federation.
The research topic for 2009 was Living Options for people with intellectual disabilities. Find out about the Residential Weekend that was held in July 2009 and about other initiatives on the Living Options Agenda for 2009.
In August 2008, the National Federation published its first Research Strategy which sets out a vision for the research activities of the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies for the next six years (2008-2013). Find out about the aims and implications of the strategy for people with intellectual disabilities, their families, the wider community, service managers, front-line staff, policy makers and researchers.
The Research Sub-Committee was set up in February 2003, and has been extremely active, responding to a wide variety of issues on research on behalf of National Federation Members. Its establishment was born out of a recognition that now more than ever there was a need for strong evidence based research in terms of cultivating best practice in services development. Research has a key role to play in supporting the rights of people with intellectual disability to full and active lives by creating reflective practice to service provision and to wider needs.