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 Down […]
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 legal […]
According to the quality Act of 2010 and the Human Rights Act of 1998, disabled people have a right to accessible information. This means public entities should make sure disabled people can access their materials. North Yorkshire County Council Health and Adult Services provides resources for writing documents in plain and easy to read documents here.
Mental Health America (MHA) celebrates the contributions of Black American innovators during Black History Month. Check out the MHA page Black Pioneers in Mental Health.
Routines are helpful for all people, but can be especially helpful for families implementing positive behavior support. Visit our resource today for a variety of resources aimed at helping families create routines. Resources include training videos in English and Spanish, templates for creating routines, and educator lesson plans.
The National Library of Congress’s site has a variety of resources and events for educators, art enthusiasts, music lovers, book readers, documentary viewers, and life long learners.
