Unlocking Support: A First-of-Its-Kind Free Course on Substance Use Disorder and IDD For years, supporters, clinicians, families, and service systems have struggled with a gap no one could ignore: a

IDD Perspectives: Top Challenges in Supporting People with Dual Diagnosis – Insights from Dr. Craig Escudé and Dr. Ben Margolis   When people talk about mental health, they often imagine

Supporting People with IDD During the Holidays: Finding Joy, Comfort, and Calm for DSPs The holiday season brings excitement, tradition, togetherness — and sometimes a little chaos. For many people

A Preventable Crisis: How Unrecognized Constipation Led to a Life-Threatening Emergency for a Person with IDD For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), routine health issues can quickly spiral

Advocating for People with IDD: Why RHT and Rural Health Innovation Matters Now More Than Ever In the quiet corners of rural America, far from metropolitan health centers and bustling

Detecting Health Risks Early: How the HRST® Screening Service Saves Lives   For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and other complex support needs, small changes in health can

Understanding the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST®): A Proven Way to Replace Risk with Health and Wellness By Aliah Farley Every day, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face

Top Reasons People Don’t “Act Right”: Understanding the Medical and Environmental Roots of Behavior in People with IDD When an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) begins to act

Optimizing HCBS and Healthcare Spending for People with IDD in a Time of Medicaid Cuts: 10 Strategies for Better Outcomes and Smarter Spending By Aliah Farley As states prepare for

Supporting Aging People with IDD: Key Insights from Pam Merkle and Dr. Craig Escudé By Aliah Farley As life expectancy increases, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living