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Dr. Marks directs research programs to empower people with disabilities through health promotion, health advocacy, and primary health care.

Nutritional Status and Risk Factors for Chronic Disease in Urban-Dwelling Adults With Down Syndrome

Nutritional Status and Risk Factors for Chronic Disease in Urban-Dwelling Adults With Down Syndrome (2004). Braunschweig, C.L., Gomez, S., Sheean, P., Tomey, K.M., Rimmer, J.H., Heller, T. In American Journal on Mental Retardation (March 2004), Special Issue on Aging, 109(2). Guest Editor: Marsha M. Seltzer, Ph.D. RRTCADD Principal Investigator, pp.186-193.

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Attitudinal and Psychosocial Outcomes of a Fitness and Health Education Program on Adults With Down Syndrome

Attitudinal and Psychosocial Outcomes of a Fitness and Health Education Program on Adults With Down Syndrome (2004). Heller, T., Hsieh, K., Rimmer, J.H. In American Journal on Mental Retardation (March 2004), Special Issue on Aging, 109(2). Guest Editor: Marsha M. Seltzer, Ph.D. RRTCADD Principal Investigator, pp.175-185

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Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities

Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities (March 2004). Janicki, M. (Ed.). 1(1). Matthew Janicki, Ph.D., Editor-in-chief: Associate Director for Technical Assistance of the RRTC on Aging and Developmental DisabilitiesThe Journal features content related to policy development, service design, working methods and treatment procedures, financial, administrative and legal frameworks. To subscribe, contact Wiley at

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Older Adults with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities and Their Aging Family Caregivers

Older Adults with Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities and Their Aging Family Caregivers (Rev. March, 2004). Heller, T., & Factor, A. This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to present frequently requested information about aging with mental retardation. It provides an overview of demographics, age-related changes, service and support needs for older adults and their families, and

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Predictors of Use of Nursing Homes and State Institutions for Persons with DD

Predictors of Use of Nursing Homes and State Institutions for Persons with DD (2004). Rizzolo, M.K.  This RRTCADD research brief explains the wide variation in states’ use of nursing homes and state institutions compared to community residential options for individuals with developmental disabilities. It also compares the health characteristics of nursing home residents with and

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Disability Research Brief: Evaluation of a Consumer Directed Program: Illinois

Disability Research Brief: Evaluation of a Consumer Directed Program: Illinois (2004). Heller, T. & Caldwell, J.  This research brief presents the outcomes of Illinois innovative consumer-directed Home Based Support Services Program for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. It compares participants and non-participants on service use and satisfaction, community involvement, and the need for

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