Tom Wolf-Disability Employment Awareness Month
Having been sworn in as the 47th Governor of Pennsylvania in 2015, Tom Wolf has recently stated that in an effort to raise awareness of employment opportunities for people with disabilities, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is promoting Disability Employment Awareness Month. This month is an opportunity for Pennsylvanians to support the hiring and retention of […]
OneWell Now Offers Respite Services in California
OneWell Expands its Services to Include Respite Care in California Lancaster, PA (April 27th, 2022) – Today, OneWell, a global provider of healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, announced that In-Home Respite Services are now live in California. The purpose of In-Home Respite is to provide intermittent and/or regularly scheduled supervision to afford […]
Congress Increases Funding for Special Education and Disability Programs
President Joe Biden’s signature on a $1.5 trillion spending measure will increase funding for special education and other programs for individuals with disabilities, but advocates believe it is insufficient. The agreement, which was signed earlier this week, supports the government through September. It is the first government budget package passed by the Senate since Biden […]
Researchers Put Wearable Tech to the Test
Testing the Effectiveness of Wearable Tech by Researchers Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to deploy wearable technologies to detect problem behaviors in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to suggest protective interventions. Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to exhibit problem conduct, which […]
Working with Adults with Developmental Disability
Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Adulthood The need for and availability of mental health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is vast. Here are a few ideas for how psychologists may help meet that demand. As more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) reach adulthood, they may face a variety and […]
Intellectual Disabilities & Mental Health: Assessment and Treatment
It is now recognized that people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) can acquire a complete range of mental disorders and required a variety of mental health interventions. ID is defined by two key factors: an IQ below 70 and weak adaptive skills. Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities A third element, […]
Language Barries Affecting In-Home Care
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, patients with language challenges who acquire home health care are at a higher risk of hospital readmission. The Impact of Language Barriers on In-Home Care Language limitations between patients and caregivers can make effective communication difficult and have been found to possess a […]