Substance Use & Intellectual Disabilities Health and Research – Other Substance Use & Intellectual Disabilities Approximately 5% of people with an intellectual disability also struggle with a substance use disorder.…Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023
Co-Occurring Intellectual Disability and Substance Use Disorder Health and Research – OtherResources for Professionals Co-Occurring Intellectual Disability and Substance Use Disorder Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are an expanding population that confronts multiple disadvantages from social…Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023
Guardianship Myths General DS InformationIndependence Guardianship Myths This graphic discusses the myths about guardianship that people with IDD and their families should…Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023
Future Decisions General DS InformationIndependence Future Decisions This graphic discusses why a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their family…Kim WarrenDecember 19, 2023
Decision-Making Supports General DS InformationIndependence Decision-Making Supports This graphic discusses the different types of decision-making supports available.Source: The ArcKim WarrenDecember 19, 2023
Advocating for Health While Navigating Disability, Race, & Class, MDSC 2023 Health and Research – OtherResources for Black Families Advocating for Health While Navigating Disability, Race, & Class, MDSC 2023 In this video, NDSS staff and DS-Ambassadors talk about navigating disability, race and class when…Kim WarrenDecember 18, 2023
Aging and Down Syndrome, MDSC 2023 General DS Information Aging and Down Syndrome, MDSC 2023 In this video, Julie Moran, D.O. and Rachel Grimm discuss issues that come along with…Kim WarrenDecember 18, 2023
Building IEPs for the Real World, MDSC 2023 General DS InformationEducation/TherapyIndependence Building IEPs for the Real World, MDSC 2023 In this video, Catherine Witcher talks about the IEP development process and how to build…Kim WarrenDecember 18, 2023
Financial Tips and Strategies to Plan a Great Life, MDSC 2023 General DS Information Financial Tips and Strategies to Plan a Great Life, MDSC 2023 This video discusses financial planning for families of individuals with special needs. Source: Massachusetts Down…Kim WarrenDecember 15, 2023
Inclusion and Friendship Recording, MDSC 2023 General DS InformationIndependence Inclusion and Friendship Recording, MDSC 2023 This video is geared towards individuals with Down syndrome who are 13 and older and…Kim WarrenDecember 15, 2023