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Down Syndrome and How You Can Help
About Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21 or Down’s, is a condition in which a person has an extra copy of chromosome...
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Direct Support Professionals
Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare that are Important Knowledge for DSPs
Explore essential clinical pearls for Direct Support Professionals in IDD healthcare, focusing on life quality, baseline documentation &...
Person-Centered Practices
A New Era for Person-Centered Thinking Training: Bringing the Full TLC Experience Online
Discover how IntellectAbility and Support Development Associates are revolutionizing person-centered thinking training with a comprehensive...
RHTP
The Rural Health Transformation Program: The Role of State DD Agencies
States are receiving new federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), an initiative designed to strengthen...
Article
Advancing Health Equity For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
By Dr. Craig Escudé | Oct. 20, 2022 | 7.5 Minute Read As published on Health Affairs Forefront There are numerous health inequities for...
HRST
HRST & SIS Together
Discover how the HRST and SIS tools enhance the quality of life for people with IDD through effective support and risk assessment.
Article
Observe, Decide, Act
These three words – observe, decide, act – don’t seem like much, but we perform these functions constantly without thinking. If we observe...
Blog
Please, May I Have More Data?
By Lorene Reagan Director of Public Relations, IntellectAbility Rate-setting considerations for long-term services and supports for people...
Article
Metabolic Syndrome and Health Impact
Taking a lot of medications is a very real problem among persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. One pharmacy that only...
RHTP
What is the Rural Health Transformation Program? A Clear Explainer
Read a clear explainer on the Rural Health Transformation Program for states & stakeholders, including its goals & how it aims to improve...
Article
Understanding & Communicating: The Key to Quality Health Care for People With Disabilities
Let’s face it, nobody seems to be getting any younger these days, including people with disabilities. That makes access to competent health...
HRST
Prevention Saves Lives and Dollars: The Cost-Saving Power of HRST
Discover how the HRST tool empowers organizations to proactively manage health risks for individuals with IDD, saving lives and reducing...
Safety
Missed Diagnosis: How Many Times Have You Seen This Happen?
Jerome is 22 years old. He enjoys NASCAR racing, going to the beach, and eating out at restaurants. He works 12 hours per week at a local...
HRST
Understanding the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST®) to Reduce Risk
See how the HRST helps supporters identify hidden health risks in at-risk populations, drive actionable care plans, & replace risk with...
Article
Quality Improvement
Quality – what is it? Most people will say they can’t describe or define it, but they know it when they see it. Do you know what quality...
HRST
Avoiding Preventable Death in People with IDD Using the HRST: A Review of the Latest Mortality Research
Discover how the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) can reduce preventable deaths for people with intellectual and developmental...
Dental Health
Dental Health for People with IDD: Why Prevention, Access, and Support Matter More Than Ever
Explore the critical importance of dental health for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on prevention...
Article
How Can I Really Support Any Individual with Disabilities?
This should be a question we all ask ourselves on a daily, or more frequent, basis. I say “more frequently” because sometimes we lose sight...
HRST
Why RHT and Rural Health Innovation Matters Now More Than Ever
Explore how the Rural Health Transformation Program aims to improve care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
HRST
New Tool Determines Health Risks of Social Interactions for People with IDD
New Tool Determines Health Risks of Social Interactions for People with IDD As social isolation measures continue, people who live with IDD...
HRST
Health Risk Informed Telemedicine and How it Benefits People with IDD
Discover how health risk-informed telemedicine can enhance care for individuals with IDD, reducing emergency visits and improving health...
Article
Identifying Vision and Hearing Changes in People with IDD as They Age
Identifying Vision and Hearing Changes in People with IDD as They Age AS MOST OF THIS AGE, WE BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE CHANGES IN OUR VISION AND...
Article
Achieving Educational Equity in Universities With Person-Centered Thinking Training
Learn how person-centered training can help students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Josie was a 19-year-old student at a...
Aging
Supporting Aging People with IDD: Key Insights from Pam Merkle and Dr. Craig Escudé
Discover key insights on supporting aging individuals with IDD, focusing on proactive strategies for health, identity, and community...