The virtual space is not same the real space... and the people with intellectual disabilities could have more different needs: for people with alzheimer's, for example, is not indicated the white walls; for people with ASD it requires special attention to sensory input (light, noise, etc.) who in some of them could cause ansia, stress e addirittura dolore. Is very complex this teme.
Some interesting contributions at the link...but only in italian language sorry :-)
Check out Ed Hall's work on learning disability theatre and decline of traditional day services. I also have written on 'self-build support networks' in wake of declining day services.