News & Views
News & Views is the twice-monthly email newsletter written and edited by the National Center for START Services®. The emails include short editorials from our clinical leadership team, upcoming trainings, research updates and other resources relevant to supporting people with IDD and mental health needs.
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Disability organizations join advocates in calling for an end to the word “special” to describe people with disabilities.
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Everyone loves to have fun, but we often underestimate the importance of play in our everyday lives, including the lives of kids with disabilities.
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Resilience is not just a personal trait; it is a communal process - as we learned at the 2024 START National Training Institute in Philadelphia.
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People with IDD experience the same mental health conditions as neurotypical people but at a higher rate.
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Flow is more than just enjoying an activity. Flow is experienced when perceived opportunities for action are in balance with a person's capabilities.
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The words and language we use hold power. They shape how we perceive ourselves and others. They influence our thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
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The theme for 2024 is “A World of Opportunities.” NCSS joins the broader IDD network in a renewed commitment to create communities where all people ha...
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