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Want to present your work in intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health (IDD-MH) to a nationwide audience? Learn More

October was first designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized every October since. It is a month to celebrate the... Learn More

In observance of World Mental Health Day, we're sharing Frequently Asked Questions about mental health in people with IDD. Learn More

Welcome to "Spread the Word," a place in News and Views where we will focus on the importance of language in the work we do as a START network. Learn More

Guest contributors Kevin Fox and Russell Lehmann share what advice they would give their younger selves to help anyone who may be nervous about going ... Learn More

As We See It is a series following three 25-year old autistic roommates, Jack, Violet and Harrison, and their shared life coach Mandy. Learn More

This month, April, is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism Acceptance Month’s goal is not only to recognize the struggles autistic people go through in our... Learn More

People with developmental and intellectual disabilities can face many unique challenges in the workplace. Difficulties with understanding directions, ... Learn More

In our last article, we described how it is damaging for Direct Service Providers (DSPs) to view their role as one of discipline and authority. As an ... Learn More

Imagine there are two advertisements for Direct Support Professional positions. One posting reads “Looking for full-time Direct Support Professional t... Learn More