Models to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Posted by Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal on April 3, 2017

Issue 32 | Social Impact and Innovative Models to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Families Throughout the Lifespan

We invite you to read the 32nd Edition of the Social Innovations Journal, Social Impact and Innovative Models to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families Throughout the Lifespan. We have compiled 22 articles written by experts in the field to inform you on this topic.

This edition provides an in-depth look at the challenges groups and individuals face in providing necessary care and treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are 7,000,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the United States, however only 25% receive services through publicly-funded programs. The other 75% of individuals are supported by their family through informal and private services paid for with their own resources. As the health and human services system moves to a model of home and community-based services, families who have been supporting their family members at home are turning to the public system for support. Additionally, as caregivers age, they need innovative supports to maintain care at home. Similarly, there are subgroups within the I/DD community with severe and complex medical and behavioral needs that are currently unmet, whose interests could be protected by person-centered, not monolith, regulations. Given these trends there has never been a more crucial time in history where innovative community programs, services and devises are needed to support the I/DD population and their families.

When reading this edition we hope to broaden your perspective and inspire you to think differently about how we as a country can continue to support and improve accessibility, affordability and convenience of care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We found this edition in particular, to contain inspiring stories of individuals who have truly given themselves to a cause greater than themselves.

This Edition includes VIDEO CLIPS from our 4 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Nancy Thaler, PA Deputy Secretary, Office of Developmental Programs
• Scott Spreat, President of Woods Programs and Research, Woods Services
• Amy S. Goldman, National Tech. Act Training & Tech. Assistance Cen.
• Shirley Walker, President/CEO, PA Adv. & Resources for Autism & Intell. Dis.

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