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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

June 30, 2022

We examined financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic

Article
Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

Continuity and Security: An Important Aspect of Quality of Life

April 13, 2022

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

Article
Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

Personal Outcome Measures® Benchmarks: 2021

This report summarizes the 2021 Personal Outcome Measures® data from PORTAL Data System.

Guide
Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes

Disparities in Social Determinants of Health Outcomes

December 13, 2021

We examined social determinants of health outcomes of people with disabilities

Article
Social Determinants of Health Research

Social Determinants of Health Research

This research examines the social determinants of health of people with disabilities

Project
Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

Community Participation Reduces ER Visits for People with Behavior Support Needs

August 12, 2021

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

Article
The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

The Relationship Between Quality and Cost: Value-Based Payments

August 3, 2021

We examine quality indicators related to IDD LTSS billing expenditures

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

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

July 15, 2021

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

Article
Choosing Where to Live Reduces Emergency Department Visits

Choosing Where to Live Reduces Emergency Department Visits

June 15, 2021

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

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

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

March 8, 2021

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

Article
Community Participation and Continuity and Security Reduce Emergency Department Visits

Community Participation and Continuity and Security Reduce Emergency Department Visits

February 9, 2021

We examined the relationship between quality outcomes and emergency department utilization

Article
Natural Support Networks Improve Quality of Life and Impact Service Expenditures

Natural Support Networks Improve Quality of Life and Impact Service Expenditures

January 21, 2021

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

Article
The HCBS Settings Rule Can Improve Health and Safety of People with IDD

The HCBS Settings Rule Can Improve Health and Safety of People with IDD

December 10, 2020

We examined the relationship between the HCBS Settings Rule, and abuse/neglect, injuries, and emergency room visits

Article
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

July 22, 2020

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

Article
Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

July 7, 2020

Our study explored how dignity and respect can change behavior

Article
Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

May 28, 2020

We explored the impact of ongoing staff development on abuse/neglect, emergency room visits, and injuries

Article
Ongoing Staff Development in Disability Services

Ongoing Staff Development in Disability Services

Learn how ongoing staff development initiatives can impact organizations, their staff members, and people with disabilities.

Webinar
Social Determinants of Health Infographics

Social Determinants of Health Infographics

These infographics share how social determinants of health (SDOH) help increase people with IDD’s quality of life.

Guide
Medicaid Managed Care: The Provider Impact

Medicaid Managed Care: The Provider Impact

This webinar shares an overview of Medicaid managed care, including the impact on people with IDD.

Webinar