NEWS. THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE CDC FINDS AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE ON THE RISE. A DOCTOR WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS FIELD SAYS THOSE PATIENTS FACE A SERIOUS GAP IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES ...

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A new study is among the first to estimate the number of adults in the U.S. with intellectual disability, offering policymakers and other stakeholders a snapshot of the need for resources. Just shy of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Intellectual and developmental disability service organizations are bracing for potential cuts to Medicaid and Medicare from the federal government. About 3.9 million Illinoisans ...

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reported more anxiety and depression, more treatment use and greater ...

As someone who has dedicated a 40+ year career to advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and families, I have known thousands of families that have waited for ...

I recently had the honor of visiting Barber National Institute in Erie and meeting the students, parents, caregivers, advocates, and direct support professionals (DSPs) who make sure those with ...

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MILWAUKIE, Ore. — People with intellectual or developmental disabilities say they face challenges accessing mental health services in Oregon — isolated into a separate category of treatment. State ...

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