William H. Neumeier1, Christine Grosso2, James H. Rimmer1 1 University of Alabama at Birmingham and Lakeshore Foundation Research Collaborative 2 Association of University Centers on Disabilities Obesity is an increasingly common condition that is characterized by an increase in the number and size of fat cells in the body. Obesity is most commonly measured by …
(Glasgow, Scotland – October 13-14, 2016) DOWNLOAD Publications and Papers from the International Summit on Intellectual Disability and Dementia International Summit Consensus Statement: Intellectual Disability Inclusion in National Dementia Plan Abstract: The WHO has called for the development and adoption of national plans or strategies to guide public policy and set goals for services, supports, …
Karen Dodd-a, Karen Watchman-b, Matthew P. Janicki-c, Antonia Coppus-d,e, Claudia Gaertner-f, Juan Forteag-h, Flavia H. Santos-i,j, Seth M. Keller-k and Andre Strydom-l a-Department of Psychology, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Leatherhead, UK; b-University of Stirling, Scotland; c-University of Illinois at Chicago, USA; d Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; e Dichterbij Centre of the Intellectual …
Source: JARID Background Transition to adulthood might be a risk period for poor health in people with intellectual disabilities. However, the present authors could find no synthesis of evidence on health and well-being outcomes during transition in this population. This review aimed to answer this question. MethodPRISMA/MOOSE guidelines were followed. Search terms were defined, electronic searches of …
Source: Prospects for an Impact Evaluation of Project SEARCH: An Evaluability Assessment Authors: Arif A. Mamun, Lori Timmins, and David C. Stapleton Download Report Project SEARCH has emerged as a promising program to address the challenges related to improving employment outcomes of youth with disabilities. It is a high school to work transition program that integrates …
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The National Research Summit on Care, Services and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers is two-day meeting of researchers, service providers, persons with dementia, family caregivers, and other stakeholder groups. Source: 2017 National Research Summit on Care, Services and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers Registration is open for the 2017 National …
Growing up as a deaf person has given me unique insights into patient care, which I hope to incorporate into my practice when I’m a physician. Source: How I bridge 2 worlds as a deaf medical student By VICTORIA MACPHERSON, OMS II MONDAY, FEB. 13, 2017 I was born profoundly deaf in both ears, which means …
Source: The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices Citation: Seven Hills Rhode Island. (2017). Intellectual Disability and Dementia: A Caregiver’s Resource Guide for Rhode Islanders. Woonsocket, Rhode Island: Seven Hills Rhode Island and the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. For print copies contact: Seven Hills Rhode Island, 30 Cumberland …
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Source: Accessible Technology Action Steps: A Guide for Employers Looking for a roadmap to ensure that the technology in your workplace is accessible to all employees and job applicants? Visit: Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) Whether you’re just getting started on accessible technology or looking for more advanced guidance, PEAT offers resources that can …
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Rafat Hussain , Matthew P. Janicki , Marie Knox, Stuart Wark & Trevor Parmenter (2017): Perspectives about support challenges facing health workers assisting older adults with and without intellectual disability in rural versus urban settings in Australia, Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2017.1326589 Source: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability ABSTRACT Aims: Life …
