Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...
PBS

Living with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Research finds health disparities among people with IDD. Racial and ethnic health disparities are a pervasive public health problem. Research finds similar health disparities among people with ...
WLWT

Best Buddies International supports people with intellectual, developmental disabilities

An organization in the Cincinnati area is now expanding its efforts to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Best Buddies International helps people with disabilities find ...
The Columbian

Housing hard to find for those with intellectual, developmental disabilities in Clark County

Mary Rosen shows how much paperwork she's had to fill out to help her son with an intellectual disability access services like housing. (alexis weisend/The Columbian) When Mary Rosen, 74, passes ...
WTVF

Questions surround state's plan for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Disability advocates are telling people with loved ones in state-run community homes they do not have to leave. NewsChannel 5 Investigates first reported the state is ...
KSAT

Individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities experiencing pandemic in unique way

San Antonio – Families who care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are facing unique challenges during the pandemic and into the future. Mike Bennett, president and CEO ...
WPBF

First affordable housing project for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Palm Beach County

YOUR SCREEN NATALIE. ALL RIGHT STEVEN THANK YOU. WELL, COVERING YOUR COMMUNITY, THE FIRST AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR ID, IS COMING TO ...
The Connecticut Mirror

House passes expansion of autism, disability services

Rep. Jay Case, R-Winchester, and Rep. Lucy Dathan, D-New Canaan, co-drafters of HB 5001, in the chamber ahead of the Connecticut House bill's vote. Credit: Erica Phillips / CT Mirror CT Mirror’s ...
WLKY

Cedar Lake bourbon raffle to help adults with intellectual developmental disabilities

IS IT TOO EARLY TO TALK BOURBON THIS MORNING? BECAUSE THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT WE’RE ABOUT TO DO. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT CEDAR LAKE’S INAUGURAL BOURBON RAFFLE. AND HERE TO DISCUSS IT WITH ME THIS MORNING, WE ...
The Columbian

People with developmental disabilities end up staying in Clark County hospitals longer than needed

Clark County hospitals’ emergency rooms are seeing patients who don’t necessarily need to be treated. This is a statewide issue. Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are taken ...

Las Trampas Releases Inclusive Holiday Hosting Guide to Support Adults With Disabilities

Las Trampas, which supports adults with developmental disabilities in Contra Costa County, offers practical tips for making holiday celebrations more accessible and comfortable for guests with ...
Psychology Today

Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)

Intellectual disability is a disorder marked by below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for independent daily living. The condition begins in the developmental period. The ...