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Does Denying People with IDD Choice Keep Them Safer? Our Research Says No.

Does Denying People with IDD Choice Keep Them Safer? Our Research Says No.

Posted on June 13, 2023

We examined the relationship between people making choices and injuries.

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Pandemic Access to Technology in Disability Households

Pandemic Access to Technology in Disability Households

Posted on April 18, 2023

We examined adults with disabilities’ access to computers and internet for school-aged children.

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1 in 4: Housing Insecurity of People with Cognitive Disabilities on Medicaid

1 in 4: Housing Insecurity of People with Cognitive Disabilities on Medicaid

Posted on September 29, 2022

We examined the pandemic experiences of people with cognitive disabilities.

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Energy Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the Pandemic

Energy Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the Pandemic

Posted on September 15, 2022

We examined people with disabilities’ energy insecurity, including compared to nondisabled people.

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52% of People with Disabilities Faced Financial Hardship During the Pandemic

52% of People with Disabilities Faced Financial Hardship During the Pandemic

Posted on June 30, 2022

We examined financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

Posted on April 13, 2022

We examine the impact of continuity and security on quality of life

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Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes

Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes

Posted on December 13, 2021

We examined social determinants of health outcomes of people with disabilities

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Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

Posted on August 12, 2021

Explore the relationship between community integration, higher support needs, and emergency department use.

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The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

Posted on August 3, 2021

We examine quality indicators related to IDD LTSS billing expenditures

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Food Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Food Insecurity of People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on July 15, 2021

We explored Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities’ pandemic access to food.

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Choosing Where to Live  Reduces Emergency Department Visits

Choosing Where to Live Reduces Emergency Department Visits

Posted on June 15, 2021

Choosing where and with whom to live in the community can improve people with IDD's health

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DSP Turnover Negatively Impacts the Health and Safety of People with IDD

DSP Turnover Negatively Impacts the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Posted on March 8, 2021

We explored how DSP turnover impacts people with IDD's emergency department use, abuse and neglect, and injuries

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Community Participation and Continuity and Security Reduce Emergency Department Visits

Community Participation and Continuity and Security Reduce Emergency Department Visits

Posted on February 9, 2021

We examined the relationship between quality outcomes and emergency department utilization

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Natural Support Networks Improve Quality of Life and Impact Service Expenditures

Natural Support Networks Improve Quality of Life and Impact Service Expenditures

Posted on January 21, 2021

We examined the relationship between natural supports, and outcomes and expenditures.

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The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Emergency Department Use of People with IDD

The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on the Emergency Department Use of People with IDD

Posted on July 22, 2020

We examine how social determinants can reduce the emergency department use of people with IDD

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