Community living could save a substantial amount of resources.
Nosek and Howland (1993) estimated that the cost of institutional care ranged from $30,000 to $60,000 per person per year while the annual cost of in-home services ran approximately $8,000 to $15,000 per person.
Clearly, removal of barriers to facilitate community living, participation, and employment for people with varying disabilities, and from all cultures can provide substantial societal benefits.