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Why Demographics Matter: Disability Identity, Disability Community, and Reducing Disparities

Why Demographics Matter: Disability Identity, Disability Community, and Reducing Disparities

February 7, 2018

We discuss the importance of demographic data to reduce quality of life disparities.

National Disconnect in Goals for Participant Direction

National Disconnect in Goals for Participant Direction

February 2, 2018

This study examined HCBS IDD waivers to determine how states utilize participant direction

Electronic Monitoring: Cost Saving Technology or Potential Ethical Dilemma?

Electronic Monitoring: Cost Saving Technology or Potential Ethical Dilemma?

January 24, 2018

This study explored electronic monitoring technology in Medicaid HCBS waivers

In Depth Research About the 2017 Personal Outcome Measure Validation

In Depth Research About the 2017 Personal Outcome Measure Validation

January 17, 2018

The purpose of this study was to re-validate the Personal Outcome Measures®

Promoting the Civic Engagement of People with IDD

Promoting the Civic Engagement of People with IDD

January 10, 2018

This study explored what factors facilitate and hinder voting participation of people with IDD

Study Finds Wide HCBS Settings Rule Knowledge Disparities

Study Finds Wide HCBS Settings Rule Knowledge Disparities

January 3, 2018

This study conducted explored HCBS settings rule knowledge disparities of stakeholders

States Need to Expand Self-Advocacy Services in their LTSS

States Need to Expand Self-Advocacy Services in their LTSS

December 20, 2017

This study examined how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided self-advocacy services for people with IDD

An In Depth Look at Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD

An In Depth Look at Medicaid HCBS Waivers for People with IDD

December 13, 2017

An in-depth analysis of Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD across the nation

Friendships Positively Impact Every Area of Quality of Life

Friendships Positively Impact Every Area of Quality of Life

December 6, 2017

This study explored how having friends impacts the quality of life of people with IDD

Services to Support People with IDD in the Community

Services to Support People with IDD in the Community

September 21, 2017

This study explored how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided community support services.

Sexual Health Services Lacking For People With IDD

Sexual Health Services Lacking For People With IDD

September 8, 2017

This study explored sexual health services in Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD

HCBS ACT Program Successfully Increases Stakeholders’ Settings Rule Knowledge

HCBS ACT Program Successfully Increases Stakeholders’ Settings Rule Knowledge

September 6, 2017

This study evaluated how the HCBS ACT program expanded knowledge of the Settings Rule.

All People Are Able To Live In Integrated Environments

All People Are Able To Live In Integrated Environments

July 18, 2017

Our research finds organizational supports can facilitate integrated living monumentally

When it Comes to Disability, What Do Siblings Think?

When it Comes to Disability, What Do Siblings Think?

June 12, 2017

This study examined siblings' conscious and unconscious attitudes towards disability

Understanding Awareness: Attitudes Toward Disability

Understanding Awareness: Attitudes Toward Disability

March 17, 2017

This study explored the relationship between how people understand disability and attitudes

Waiver Funding For Work: Supported Employment For People with IDD

Waiver Funding For Work: Supported Employment For People with IDD

February 28, 2017

This study examined how Medicaid HCBS waivers provided supported employment to people with IDD

Siblings’ Attitudes About Disability and Prenatal Testing

Siblings’ Attitudes About Disability and Prenatal Testing

November 27, 2016

We explored siblings’ understandings of prenatal genetic testing and social meanings of disability

Nominal Group Technique: An Interactive Research Technique for Working With People with IDD

Nominal Group Technique: An Interactive Research Technique for Working With People with IDD

September 8, 2016

Nominal Group Technique is an accessible method for gaining insight from adults with IDD

Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

Family as Paid Personal Care Providers: A National Analysis

August 27, 2016

We examined Medicaid HCBS IDD waivers which paid family caregivers for providing personal care

Day Habilitation in HCBS Waivers: A National Analysis

Day Habilitation in HCBS Waivers: A National Analysis

June 15, 2016

We examined how HCBS waivers allocated day habilitation services for people with IDD