This is a version of the National Program Standards for Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams updated in June 2003. This document includes minimum standards for program operation, brief descriptions of the rational for many of the ACT requirements that may be difficult to understand and implement, and the modifications have been used to emphasize that

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) was observed March, 21st.  WDSD is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes

Assertive community treatment (ACT) is a form of community- based mental health care for those experiencing serious mental illness. The linked article, titled The Basics of Assertive Community Treatment by Arlin Cuncic, explores ACT including it's definition, history, who the treatment serves, ACT locations, characteristics, services provided by ACT, key components, benefits, and criticisms.

The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at University of Minnesota shared a policy research brief on the problem of overrepresentation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities moving between large state-run institutions and correctional facilities. Less than 1% of the U.S. adult population has IDD, but between 2–10% of people involved in the criminal

International Women's Day was March 8th, 2023. Check out the International Women's Day website for more information and resources!