Learn how person-centered training can help students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Josie was a 19-year-old student at a...
Discover key insights on supporting aging individuals with IDD, focusing on proactive strategies for health, identity, and community...
Explore the vital role of person-centered thinking in supporting individuals with IDD, emphasizing relationships, autonomy, and ethical...
By Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM Have you ever accompanied someone with an intellectual disability to a medical appointment due to a new,...
Explore the importance of person-centered thinking in IDD services, emphasizing choice, autonomy, and balancing safety with dignity.
Discover 10 effective strategies to optimize Medicaid-funded HCBS spending, enhance care quality, and improve outcomes for individuals with...
Why #IDDinRHTP Matters: Ensuring People with IDD Are Part of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Recognizing the Enemy is Half the Battle! In last month’s newsletter we addressed The Fatal Five; the top five killers of people in both in...
Discover how to keep Direct Support Professionals motivated and prevent burnout through support, self-care, and understanding their vital...
Explore the importance of ongoing education for IDD professionals to enhance support services and ensure quality care for individuals with...
Case Study: Discovery Living Strengthens Staff Preparedness with Fatal Five Fundamentals Training Executive Summary After implementing...
Explore the challenges of supporting people with dual diagnoses in IDD, highlighting the need for effective training, communication &...
IntellectAbility launches a new quality improvement program to enhance healthcare for people with IDD, bridging training gaps & improving...
Discover how the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) improves health outcomes for people with IDD by identifying risks early & reducing...
DISCERNING THE PROPER BALANCE BETWEEN WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR A PERSON AND WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO A PERSON | 6 MIN READ By Dr. Craig Escudé,...
Explore how states can optimize home- and community-based services for people with IDD through data-driven insights and workforce...
Nutritional supports take a very broad look at the process of eating and digestion. Many people that are receiving services require some...
Most of the individuals we support take one or more medications which are often a critical part of a good outcome or even for continued...
Explore actionable steps to improve health equity for people with disabilities, addressing disparities & enhancing access to care for over...
Unlocking Behaviors: Dental Health Co-written by Risley “Ley” Linder, MA, MED, BCBA & Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM Published by Helen...
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is affording state agencies and providers of home and community-based supports and services a rare...
New Reports to Help You Advocate for Health Equity for People with Disabilities Published by EP Magazine | February 2023 By Craig Escudé,...
Trauma-Informed Care for People With IDD: What It Means and Why It Matters From the IDD Perspectives Webinar featuring Dr. Karyn Harvey and...
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a condition in which the heart unexpectedly stops beating, blocking the blood flow...