Researchers and people who provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are shifting from “fixing problems” to helping people live full lives. That means more focus on rights, participation, and supports that help people make their own choices. At the same time, there are big advances in genetics and technology, new ways to deliver care (like telehealth), and growing effort to make services work better in the real world. However, serious challenges remain — especially around access, workforce shortages, equity, and using new tools in an ethical way. Read the complete summary here.
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