Currents Trends in Supporting People with IDD and their families
Here’s a curated roundup of the most current articles, research, and websites on supporting people with IDD and their families.
Health
LGBTQ+ Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Need Supportive Caregivers
Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are often victims of discrimination simply because they have a disability. People with ID who identify as LGBTQ+ face further bullying and harassment simply because of whom they choose to love or how they express their identity. Read the complete article by Margaret Walsh here.
What’s New in Research and Practice for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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 … Read more
Person-Centered Planning: Choosing the Approach that Works for the Person
Person-centered planning is not one defined process, but a range or continuum of processes allunderpinned by the same values base and goal – to provide supports necessary to assist people to gainagency in their lives. – Valerie Bradley Here’s an excerpt from this excellent NCAPPS article. You can find it here. “Over the past several … Read more
Yours for the Taking! Please!
Over the years, we have developed two documents that amounted to coffee table books. They were accepted for use by the funders, but seldom if ever used. Those documents are listed below. We encourage you to download and use in whatever manner you would like. They can be excerpted, adapted, or edited in any fashion … Read more
Positive Rituals and Quality of Life
by Michael W. Smull This is a thirty year old article that’s as relevant today as ever! We give our daily rituals and habit scant conscious attention as they ease us through our days. Perhaps it is the absence of conscious attention that has led us to neglect the role of ritual in the quality … Read more
What’s in Your Emergency Kit?
New YouTube video What’s in Your Emergency Kit? Be prepared, buy or build your own emergency bag. Remember to include the five basic emergency kit contents: First Aid and Hygiene; Food and Water; Tools; Shelter and Warmth; and Light and Communication. For more information, go to https://www.ddshealthtoolkit.org and look for Emergency Preparedness.
Choking is Scary!
Here’s a way that you can work on a plan with your support staff to keep from choking.
Danger Signs of Harm and Defending Yourself
The Fall 2017 SafetyNet Newsletter gives supporters an overview about how to know if an individual is being harmed and ways to stop assault. You will also learn about why individuals with developmental disabilities are more at risk for abuse and what you can do to help. Download, read, and share the newsletter with your … Read more
Practicalities and Possibilities! Person centred thinking and planning with older people
by Helen Sanderson and Associates The stories shared in this paper show what’s working well and what people are learning about providing truly person centred support that gives older people greater choice and control over any assistance they need. This is crucial as we know that the more people of any age rely on others … Read more