HOW WOULD HENRY FORD FIX THE WORKFORCE CRISIS IN THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY FIELD?

Abstract

The ongoing workforce crisis in the intellectual disability field is examined from a supply and demand perspective. Author argues that a significant pay increase is needed to establish an equilibrium between the demand for Direct Support Professionals and the supply of Direct Support Professionals. The impact of government price controls on the intellectual disability industry is highlighted as a contributing factor to the workforce crisis.