Disabilities advocates stump at State House for improved care

The Arc and the Disabilities Council are advancing bills that address supported decision-making (H.261 and S.155) and ...
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National Developmental Disability Awareness month begins, 6,300 hours of volunteering recorded at Capper Foundation

TOPEKA (KSNT)- March is National Developmental Disability Awareness month, and the Capper Foundation in Topeka is highlighting why this recognition matters to the community. The Capper Foundation ...

Assessment vs. Reality: Nebraska advisory committee hears complaints about developmental disability assessments

Committee co-chair Mike Browne said the complaints were significant enough that he believes the assessments should be paused.
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Intellectual, developmental disabilities linked to greater anxiety, depression risks

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities reported more anxiety and depression, more treatment use and greater barriers to care than adults without these limitations, according to a ...
Medscape

Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Face ‘Mental Health Crisis’

Adults with IDDs face disproportionately higher rates of anxiety and depression and barriers to care, prompting researchers to characterize the situation as a ‘mental health crisis.’ ...
The Advocate

Here's how this agency has helped residents with developmental disabilities for 60 years

The agency’s chief operating officer and interim CEO, Nicole Harrison, and marketing director Karon Davis talked with Jan ...
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County recognizes March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — County commissioners in an area county are recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Franklin County Commissioners issued the proclamation Wednesday, ...