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Real Talk Group Learning Toolkits - Life and Transition Skills Six-week group learning toolkits with peer-led courses, teaching guides, and ready-to-use tools to build life and transition to adulthood skills.

1 day ago

Real skills. Real Talk.
Our Group Learning Toolkits include easy-to-follow teaching plans and activities.
Perfect for day programs, transition classrooms, and self-advocacy groups.

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #RealTalk #IndependentLiving

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Services for the UnderServed (S:US)

@sus-org.bsky.social

3 days ago

Catch up on our latest newsletter! We celebrate Ms. Doris—a woman with #IDD—turning 100, spotlight Arlo Chase on @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s “Who’s Who in #AffordableHousing,” and honor our #socialworkers.

👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4cXHHrj

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Achievable Health

@achievablehealth.bsky.social

4 days ago

A healthcare system that was not always built with everyone in mind. Achievable Health exists to close that gap.

#DDAwarenessMonth #InclusiveHealthcare #IDD #AchievableHealth #HealthEquity #DDAM2026

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Real Talk Partner Series - Life and Adult Skills Support Courses for families and supporters to help adults build life and adult skills with practical tools, videos, and guided support.

5 days ago

Learning independence starts with the right support.
Real Talk About Independent Living helps build everyday life skills. Classes are peer-led and story-based.
Explore the program: sanetwork.learnworlds.com/real-talk-pa...
#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #RealTalk #IndependentLiving

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The R-Word: Harm and Healing Today, we are talking about the r-word. It can be very upsetting to many people. But it is a problem that needs to be solved. Many people worked hard to stop the use of this word. Over time, attitudes changed. More people learned that the r-word is hurtful. But lately, the word has started to show up again. We hear it in jokes, online comments, and conversations.

6 days ago

Do you hear people use the r-word? Learn why it’s harmful and how to stop it.

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #CommunityLiving #RWord

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6 days ago

Private equity is buying up disability care providers, putting Americans with intellectual & developmental disabilities at risk. Advocates call for stronger oversight to protect care quality.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Ezb550YqbkW

#IDD #Healthcare #PrivateEquity #CareQuality #Policy

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1 week ago

PhD candidate Christopher Worth from University of Missouri–St. Louis received the 2026 Student Award from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. https://ow.ly/8MJo50YqaOy #DisabilityResearch #IDD #HigherEducation #Inclusion

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Real Talk Courses - Life and Adult Skills Programs Explore Real Talk peer-led courses for self-advocates, families, and educators focused on life skills, transition to adulthood, and real-world growth.

1 week ago

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
We’re excited to celebrate by launching Real Talk About Independent Living.
We’re offering a 15% discount through 3/31.
Use code DDAwareness15
Enroll today: sanetwork.learnworlds.com/real-talk-se...
#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #RealTalk

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Real Talk Courses - Life and Adult Skills Programs Explore Real Talk peer-led courses for self-advocates, families, and educators focused on life skills, transition to adulthood, and real-world growth.

1 week ago

What does independent living look like for someone with a disability? James Meadours is ready to teach you everything you need to know.
Real Talk About Independent Living is our newest course.
Enroll today: sanetwork.learnworlds.com/real-talk-se...
#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #RealTalk

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National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

@nacdd.bsky.social

1 week ago

2026 DD Awareness Month: We’re Here: Then, Now, Always. This March, NACCD is proud to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Month with the launch of We’re Here: Then, Now, Always campaign. The national campaign recognizes a simple truth: people with…

2/ This #DDAM, we’re sharing stories that connect past, present, and future.

Join us.

Learn more here: nacdd.org/2026-dd-awar...

#DDAM2026 #DisabilityAwareness #IDD #DDAwareness #DDCouncils #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled

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Couple Creates Long-Term Housing For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities After searching the country for a support complex where their daughter could live, the couple found that many were "either too supportive or not supportive enough" and decided to create their own.

1 week ago

A couple has created long-term, supportive housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — a community where independence, dignity, and belonging can thrive.
Read: https://ow.ly/bN3F50Yo1eO
#DisabilityHousing #Inclusion #IDD #SupportiveLiving #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy

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Real Talk About Independent Living: A New Peer-Led Program March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We’re kicking it off with big news. Our new Real Talk series is out! Real Talk programs are created for self-advocates, by self-advocates. That means they are not just participants. They are leaders and teachers. Self-advocate leaders in the Real Talk series are paid for their work. They are recognized for their lived expertise.

1 week ago

Real Talk for Independent Living is here! Our self-advocate experts teach real-life skills in engaging online courses. Share with your network.

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #RealTalk #IndependentLiving #LivedExpertise

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Uber Expands Options For Riders With IDD Uber is rolling out new features aimed at making it easier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get from one place to another more independently.

1 week ago

Uber is rolling out expanded options that make booking rides more independent and easier to manage — including self-booking, caregiver support, and an accessible “simple mode.” Check it out! 👇
🔗 https://ow.ly/Jbj250Yo11U
#Inclusion #DisabilityAdvocacy #RideShareForAll #IDD #Uber #TechForGood

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Integral Care

@integralcareatx.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Quality care should be accessible to all. We are excited to showcase some of the programs in our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Division this month! #mentalhealth #developmentaldisabilityawarenessmonth #idd #ddam2026 #austin #healthcare

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2 weeks ago

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) know their own lives best.
Peer support means learning from each other and helping each other.
Online courses. sanetwork.learnworlds.com/courses
Jump to videos. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#SelfAdvocate #IDD #Neurodiversity

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Shared Goals Help Partners with IDD Build Strong Relationships Last week, we talked about soulmates. We learned that soulmates can look many ways. This week, we are talking about how to keep that bond strong. One big way is by having shared goals. Shared goals mean you and your partner want some of the same things. You work on these goals together. Hear Brandy talk about shared goals.

2 weeks ago

Shared goals make relationships stronger. Gift this post to someone you love!

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #SharedGoals #HealthyRelationships #LifeGoals #EmotionalHealth

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Assessment vs. Reality: Nebraska families seek transparency in developmental disability assessment process Nebraska DHHS declined interviews about disability assessments while keeping scoring methods secret and upholding all appeals.

2 weeks ago

Nebraska families are pushing for more transparency in developmental disability assessments, saying current evaluations don’t match real‑world needs. https://ow.ly/fPl250Yj48j

#DisabilityRights #IDD #Assessment #NMD

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Anxiety and depression are widespread in adults with disabilities. What the data show Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, experience substantially higher rates of anxiety and depression than the general population of adults, researchers report in JAMA Network Open.

3 weeks ago

Study finds adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience much higher rates of anxiety and depression — and face significant barriers to mental health care access.

Read more: https://ow.ly/eGZw50Yj2IU

#MentalHealth #IDD #HealthEquity #NMD

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Assessment vs. Reality: Nebraska disability assessment changes leave hundreds facing funding cuts Hundreds of people with developmental disabilities have been told they're dropping at least one tier in a new state assessment system, and it's going to cost them and their caregivers.

3 weeks ago

Hundreds of Nebraskans with developmental disabilities face funding cuts under a new InterRAI system, risking reduced care and support. Read more: https://ow.ly/vlaG50YhSqk #DisabilityRights #HealthCare #Nebraska #FundingCuts #IDD

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Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

@qualitytrust.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Are you in need of legal guidance, monitoring, or assistance navigating services? Visit www.dcqualitytrust.org and click “Our Work” for more information.

#Downsyndrome #developmentaldisability #intellectualdisability #IDD #DDAM #disabilityjustice #autism #disability #accessibility

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Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

@qualitytrust.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Thank you, Christine, for 23 years of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advocacy. Your impact at Quality Trust and beyond is truly immeasurable!

#IDD #DDAM #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityAwareness

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Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

@qualitytrust.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

We are proud to partner with people and their families so they can succeed, thrive and experience full membership in communities they choose. Learn more: www.dcqualitytrust.org.

#IDD #DDAM #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice

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3 weeks ago

Mental health is important. It’s about feeling safe and supported. Feeling like you belong.
Our tools make it easier to get help, manage stress, and create healthy routines.
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#MentalHealth #IDD #Neurodiversity #IDD

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UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

3 weeks ago

Legislative battles ahead over Medicaid managed care for people with intellectual disabilities — advocates raise concerns about access, oversight, and quality of care.

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https://ow.ly/Bc4E50YhkP3

#Medicaid #DisabilityPolicy #IDD

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@unmcmmi.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

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February 2026, UNMC #MMImonthly 📰
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This Munroe-Meyer Institute publication features #unmcMMI stories that may be of interest to people with #Disability and the wider #IDD community.

#IntellectualDisability #DevelopmentalDisability #PWD

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Dr Flavia H Santos

@flavinska.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Delighted to share our new paper on #ageing and #autism. Honoured to serve as a delegate at the II International Summit on Intellectual Disabilities & #Dementia, alongside remarkable experts.

#neuroscience #ASD #IDD #cogsci #Devpsy @ioe.bsky.social @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

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Different Ideas of Soulmates: Love, Friendship, and Support Last week, we talked about relationship myths. This week, we’re talking about soulmates. Movies often show only one kind of relationship. But real life is not that simple. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want relationships. They want to feel cared for, supported, and valued. But what a soulmate looks like can be different for each person. Different Ideas of Soulmates…

3 weeks ago

Learn how different ideas of soulmates can all be healthy and true. Gift this post to someone you love!

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#IDD #Neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy #SharedGoals #HealthyRelationships #Soulmates

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Healthy Sexuality - Self-Advocate Network Healthy sexuality for people with IDD resource hub. For self-advocates, families, teachers, and service providers. Courses, videos, toolkits and more!

1 month ago

Resource Spotlight:
Healthy relationships matter. So does healthy sexuality.

• tools on consent, boundaries, and recovery
• For self-advocates, families, and service providers
• English and Spanish resources
• Research you can trust
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#IDD #HealthySexuality

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