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Waitlists for People with IDD
In some states, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are on waiting lists for years before they receive necessary services.
However, there are different ways of measuring waitlists and who to include when reporting on them. This Data Byte examines the difference between RISP and KFF waiting list data for people with IDD waiting for services.
MNLEND Accepting Fellowship Applications
ICI’s MNLEND program is accepting fellowship applications for the 2025-26 year. MNLEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program in policy advocacy and evidence-based research and practices to develop new leaders who improve quality-of-life outcomes for children and youth with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Most fellowships offer a generous stipend, national networking opportunities, lifelong interdisciplinary connections, and interdisciplinary leadership development.
Speaking up for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Bob Williams communicates in multiple ways, including augmentative and alternative communication. Yet he focuses on people rather than technology.
“Speech-generating devices and similar technology are often necessary. But technology does not communicate. People do. Direct support professionals create the bridge, making this possible.”
