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!
Check out Self-Advocacy Online a website in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration and The ARC.
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
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.
The Institute for Innovation and Implementation at University of Maryland offers an online Wraparound Training.
The worker shortage is impacting all areas, including the direct support workforce. This national research report from PHI titled Creating a Strong Direct Support Workforce Policy Barriers and Opportunities explores this issue in depth.
The Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) is conducted every three years and aims to provide insights into the world of students and their experiences. More than 135,000 students across 70% of Minnesota school districts participated in the 2022 survey. According to Minnesota Commissioner of Health, Jan Malcolm, the results indicate a crisis in student mental