Research to Practice Self-Determination Series: Self-Determination and Aging
Edited by Tamar Heller & Alan Factor
Publications
LEAD Center partners with NOND
LEAD Center partners with NOND The LEAD Center mission is to advance sustainable individual and systems level change that results in improved, competitive integrated employment and economic self- sufficiency outcomes for individuals across the spectrum of disability. The LEAD Center seeks effective partnerships in the public workforce system including state workforce agencies, state and local …
The Autoimmune Disabilities Guide for Moms
The Autoimmune Disabilities Guide for MomsAutoimmuneMom.com was born out of a frustration with a lack of online information about autoimmune conditions beyond the surface-level articles and blog posts, even on the top health websites. Believing there must be a way to develop content that dug into current research and examined deeper questions, the planning for …
Guidelines for Structuring Community Care and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia
Guidelines for Structuring Community Care and Supports for People with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Dementia (2013). Jokinen, N., Janicki, M.P., Keller, S.M., McCallion, P., Force, L.T. & The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, (10)1, 1-24. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jppi.12016/abstract
Disability Through the Life Course
Disability Through the Life Course
Benefits of Forging Partnerships with Academic Institutions: Putting the Pieces Together
February 09, 2012Chicago, Illinois HealthMatters CAP Team (Dina Donohue-Chase, Kristin Krok, and Beth Marks) was invited by Easter Seals to present on experiences in forging collaborations between community-based organizations and academic institutions. The focus of the webinar was on creating community academic partnerships and building capacity among community based organizations to develop infrastructure for culturally …
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HealthMatters – Improving Health Status among Individuals with Disabilities through a Health Promotion Program
February 29, 2012 Dina Donohue-Chase, Kristin Krok, and Beth Marks) was invited by Easter Seals to present on increasing awareness around health promotion among both community agencies and individuals with I/DD—and spread the message that health promotion is everyone’s responsibility within an organization regardless of job description. The team will discuss HealthMatters Program, a health promotion …
Integrated Wellness Initiatives: Building Organizational Capacity
February 29, 2012HealthMatters Team presents at ANCOR Webinar on March 5th, 2012 – 1:00pm – 2:15pmPeople with developmental disabilities have the least health programming and highest levels of preventable secondary chronic health conditions in the nation. The prevailing myth is that people with DD are unhealthy because they have a disability. This webinar presents evidence …
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CareerCast.com Reports Best Jobs for People with Disabilities
CareerCast.com Reports Best Jobs for People with Disabilitiesby CareerCast.com Published: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — The three best professions for job seekers with disabilities are all in the field of health care: Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacy Technician and Physician’s Assistant, according to a new report by CareerCast.com.
Aging, Dementia, and Intellectual Disabilities Workshop
Aging, Dementia, and Intellectual Disabilities Workshop PowerPoint presentations: Overview of Basic issues in Aging and Dementia Normal Aging in the General and Intellectual Disabilities Populations Adverse Drug Reactions in Adults with Down Syndrome Social Care issue and Strategies, and Program Options