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Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as they Age | Resources for Integrated Care

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Source: Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as they Age | Resources for Integrated Care Live Webinar Air Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – 12:30pm to 1:45pm Description:  Nationally, the number of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) over the age of 60 is steadily increasing and by 2030, the number of adults with I/DD …

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XCEL Training

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XCEL is designed to give quick tips in an entertaining way to reception/support staff who interact with people with developmental disabilities in healthcare settings. It comprises of a 7 minute animated video, a fact sheet, and highlights other resources that are helpful.   Source: Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) XCEL Training

2017 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week is September 10-16!

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Plan Your DSP Recognition Week Celebration Source: American Network of Community Options and Resources Celebrate DSP Recognition Week! Join ANCOR in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding Direct Support Professionals and expressing our appreciation for their vital contribution to communities across the country. We’re already preparing for a big week of celebration for these …

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DSP Crisis is Profound: New Report on the Impact of Quality Services for People with IDD

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ANCOR Announces the Release of Its Workforce Paper Source: ANCOR Announces the Release of Its Workforce Paper | ANCOR | American Network of Community Options and Resources Community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are facing one of the most major and growing workforce crises in the United States labor market.  Which is …

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Outcomes of “Partnering to Transform Healthcare with People with Disabilities” (PATH-PWD) conference

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Research Team Sarah H. Ailey Principal Investigator Rush CON Molly Bathje Co-Investigator Rush CHS Tamar Heller Co-Investigator University of Illinois Award Period 6/1/16 – 5/31/17 Funding Source Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) R13 Conference grant Source: Partnering to Transform Healthcare with People with Disabllities (PATH-PWD) – Improving Acute, Primary and Transitional Health care …

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The impact of support services teams: Community-based behavioral health support interventions

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Owen, R., Bowers, A., Heller, T., Hsieh, K. and Gould, R. (2016).  The impact of support services teams: Community-based behavioral health support interventions. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities. doi:10.1111/jppi.12186. Abstract Background: Community capacity to serve people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health challenges is often limited. Using interdisciplinary teams to work with …

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Aging and Developmental Disability: Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications

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Aging and Developmental Disability: Current Research, Programming, and Practice Implications (2001). Hammel, J. & Nochajski, S. Binghamton: The Haworth Press This book explores the research findings and practice implications pertaining to normative and disability-related aging. It discusses the effectiveness of specific interventions for aging adults with intellectual and related developmental disabilities, including assistive technology and …

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Outcomes of Assistive Technology Services and Use by Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Outcomes of Assistive Technology Services and Use by Adults with Developmental Disabilities (1998). Hammel, J., Heller, T., & Ying, G.,  RESNA 1998 Annual Conference Proceedings, pp.14-16. A report of an outcome study of AT service delivery, use, and relationship to functional status changes over time. The study was conducted among adults specifically with cerebral palsy …

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