IntellectAbility Press Releases

• Published on July 15, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

  

  As Americans With Disabilities Act Enters 34th Year, Disabled Americans Still Struggle to Access Equitable Healthcare

  The anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act highlights major inequalities in healthcare for people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, July 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the United States, July …

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• Published on June 10, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

  

  Major Increases in Autism and IDD Diagnoses Lead to Dangerous Gaps in Healthcare Services

  With more children being diagnosed with autism and IDD, modern healthcare education leaves physicians ill-equipped to provide proper care. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, June 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As autism and intellectual and developmental …

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• Published on May 14, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Newly Developed Screening Tool Identifies Social Determinants of Health Risk Factors for People with Disabilities

  Identifying societal influences on health can improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, May 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing health disparities and inequities …

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• Published on April 8, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  New Study Finds Significantly Worse Cancer Survival Rates for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Researchers conclude that improvements in physician training are an essential step to lowering mortality rates for disabled cancer patients. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, April 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study published in the Canadian Journal of …

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• Published on March 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  

  Wellpoint Texas and IntellectAbility Address Health Equity for Texans with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD)

  Texans with IDD experience preventable health disparities that result in poorer overall health. Clinician Education about IDD healthcare can help. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, March 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With an investment from Wellpoint Texas in …

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• Published on March 11, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Emphasizes Importance of Education to Remove Obstacles for Disabled Americans

  Removing obstacles begins with improvements in training to ensure better health outcomes for people with developmental disabilities CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, March 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The theme of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness …

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• Published on February 13, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Newly Proposed Rule Highlights Need for Greater Training to Improve Healthcare Equity for People with IDD

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights Takes Step in the Right Direction With Revisions to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, February 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new rule proposed by the U.S. …

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• Published on January 16, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Increasing Caregiver Shortages Lead to Dwindling Health Outcomes for Disabled Americans

  New Enhancements in Supporter Training Reduces Turnover and Improves Quality of Care CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major healthcare crisis is on the rise nationwide as direct support professionals (DSPs) continue to quit …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

  

  IntellectAbility Dives into the Arc Tank to Improve Health Outcomes for People with Disabilities

  Since its launch in 2017, the Arc Tank has awarded more than $850,000 to proposals that promise to break down barriers for people with disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, December 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntellectAbility, in collaboration with …

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• Published on September 25, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Sock It To Me: IntellectAbility and John’s Crazy Socks Team Up To Spread Disability Awareness

  While many people with IDD struggle to find meaningful employment, John Lee Cronin created his own job based on his love of unique socks. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, September 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is estimated that only about 18% of working-age …

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• Published on August 7, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

  

  New Groundbreaking Podcast Sheds Light on the Leaders, Innovators, and Visionaries in Intellectual Disability Supports

  Friends for Life Residential Care and IntellectAbility, partner to deliver insights from across the globe about health and wellness for people with IDD CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, August 7, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An estimated 10-15 million people with …

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• Published on July 31, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities and IntellectAbility Team up to Leverage Technology for People with IDD

  Collaborating to Leverage Health Risk Technology and Person-Centered Planning Approaches to Improve the Lives of Missourians with IDD. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to an analysis conducted by …

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• Published on July 24, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Healthy Blue Kansas and IntellectAbility Address Health Equity for Kansans with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD)

  Kansans with IDD experience preventable health disparities that result in poorer overall health. Clinician education about IDD healthcare can help. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, July 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through a generous sponsorship from Healthy Blue …

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• Published on April 4, 2023 - 16:00 GMT

  

  The Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST): A Multipurpose Resource for Providers and States

  IntellectAbility’s Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) is a validated, web-based, data-rich, HIPPA-compliant tool that identifies health risks in people with IDD. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntellectAbility’s Health …

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• Published on March 20, 2023 - 15:10 GMT

  

  Missouri Innovates by Making Health Risk Informed Telemedicine Available to People with IDD

  The Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities, IntellectAbility, and StationMD Partner to Improve Healthcare for Missourians with IDD JEFFERSON CITY, MO, USA, March 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Health Risk Informed Telemedicine (HRIT) for people …

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