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Medicaid Access Rule is Here: What You Need to Know
The Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services rule has been in the works for a while, but it was finalized this past... Read more »
Polypharmacy: From Common to Commonsense
It is not uncommon for adults with intellectual and development disabilities (I/DD) to have multiple comorbidities and to be on a... Read more »
Antipsychotics in I/DD: The Challenges and Opportunities
The use of antipsychotics among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) ranges between 21% and 45%. In some people, these... Read more »
Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with I/DD
According to a 2022 study by the university of North Texas, individuals with I/DD are three to four times more likely... Read more »
Drug Regimens in I/DD: Why They’re so Complex
It’s well-known that individuals with I/DD tend to have complicated medication regimens. They often take multiple prescription drugs and dosing may... Read more »
I/DD and Heart Disease: 8 Tips to Manage Risks, Reduce Complications
People with I/DD often have an increased risk of early-onset heart disease, especially conditions such as congenital heart disease, valve problems,... Read more »
Proposed Rule on Overtime Is Historic, But You Can Have a Say
Last fall, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Defunding and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and... Read more »
Expert Insight: Holly Rhodenhizer, A Serendipitous but Satisfying Path to Leadership
Sometimes the most serendipitous situations change people’s paths, and lives are touched in unimaginable ways. That is true of Holly Rhodenhizer,... Read more »
10 Tips for Inclusive Celebrations
The holidays are a wonderful time to connect with family, but for individuals with I/DD, celebrations can often be overwhelming. Disruptions... Read more »
Build an Organizational Ship for Smooth Sailing During State Surveys
The prospect of a state survey can feel like sailing in stormy waters for I/DD agencies. However, there are ways to... Read more »