Activity limitations are an important and useful dimension of disability, but there are few validated measures of activity limitations for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. This evaluation set out to describe the development of the Waisman Activities of Daily Living (W-ADL) Scale for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, and systematically evaluate its measurement… Read More »»
Developmental Disabilities
Evaluation of an Activities of Daily Living Scale for Adolescents and Adults With Developmental Disabilities
March 7, 2013
Oral Health Resources: Developmental and Intellectual and/or Physical Disabilities
February 22, 2012
Virtual Dental Home Visit Website DECOD: Dental Education in the Care of Persons with Disabilities Visit Website Dental HouseCalls/Van Visit Website Donated Dental Services (DDS) Program : Find Local Services–free, comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults Visit Website The Dental Care Program of the Missouri Elks Visit… Read More »»
Independence Association
February 22, 2012
PROJECT NAME: Independence Association PROJECT LOCATION: Brunswick, Maine and surrounding communities ADMINISTERING ORGANIZATION: Independence Association CONTACT: Holly Randall Independence Association, Inc. 87 Baribeau Drive Brunswick, ME 04011 Tel: 207-725-4371 Fax: 207-725-1416 Toll Free: 877-653-4760 Website FUNDING SOURCE: Independence Association receives funding from neighboring municipalities, as well as additional funding from the Maine Department of Behavioral and… Read More »»
Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD): Best Buddies Health
February 22, 2012
PROJECT LOCATION: Valhalla, NY ADMINISTERING ORGANIZATION: Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) CONTACT: Dr. David O’Hara, 914-493-8316 Website FUNDING SOURCE: Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) POPULATION SERVED: Young adults with developmental disabilities (mild to moderate mental retardation) who attend the clinic at WIHD. SERVICE TYPE: Transportation and personal escort to two medical appointments… Read More »»
Best Buddies
February 22, 2012
PROJECT LOCATION: Middle Schools, High Schools, and College Campuses across the U.S. ADMINISTERING ORGANIZATION: Best Buddies CONTACT: Laverne Lewis Email Website POPULATION SERVED: Youth with Intellectual Disabilities SERVICE TYPE: Service to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, including middle, high school and college students through activities and e-mail SERVICES PROVIDED: Best Buddies is… Read More »»
The Health and Health Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities report
February 22, 2012
Based on research studies conducted by Special Olympics which found that individuals with intellectual disabilities face widespread health problems, while physicians, dentists and other health professionals are not receiving adequate training in order to treat them. Administering Organization: Special Olympics Visit Website
Health Promotion Curricula in CDC Funded States: Montana
February 18, 2012
Living Well With A Disability—MT Target Audience Adults with Physical Disabilities Living Well with a Disability is an eight-week 16-hour health promotion workshop for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. It is based on research designed to reduce the occurrence of secondary conditions or health-related conditions that develop as a result of a… Read More »»
The Association for the University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
February 15, 2012
A national network of university-based institutes (also known asUCEDDs) focused on providing training, research, and information in the area of developmental disabilities. These programs exist in every state and territory in the nation and can provide wonderful expertise in serving people with disabilities. AUCD maintains a directory of these programs which can be found at: http://www.aucd.org/directory/directory.cfm?program=UCEDD.
Community Integration Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
February 16, 2011
Community Integration Program Community Housing Section (CHS) of the Oregon Department of Human Services Format Program CHS assists people with developmental disabilities live successfully in community housing that is safe and affordable and contributes to their independence and quality of life. CHS supports services to people with developmental disabilities by overseeing the property… Read More »»
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