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Celebrating Jeanne Calvit and 30 Years of Creating Art and Changing Perceptions of Disability
Published: July 2026
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A New Era for Ethical Direct Support: NADSP Releases Revised Code of Ethics
Published: July 2026
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ICI Brings Global Collaboration and Inspiration to Bhutan
Published: July 2026
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MNLEND Fellow Makes Connections in Washington, D.C.
Published: July 2026
MTI Quarterly Trainings: Community Life Engagement in Action
The Community Life Engagement (CLE) in Action project shares research, resources, and promising practices that support community inclusion and partnership for people with disabilities. The core of …
Published: 6/22/2026
Person-Directed Staffing and Quality of Life: Links Between Staff Choice, Perceived Staff Stability and Community Participation for Individuals With IDD in the United States
Background and Aims: Direct support professionals (DSPs) are essential to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), yet staff turnover remains a significant concern. This …
Published: 2026
Rethinking What Works: July 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works spotlights MTI's high-support-needs pilot project. The newsletter also contains details about young workers retaining their benefits, upcoming events, and featured resources.Published: July 2026
Momentum: Summer 2026
This issue of Momentum opens with Hatte, a college student and blogger. The News section features MIHEC's outreach and awareness efforts, the center's upcoming September conference, grantee …
Published: Summer 2026
Policy Research Brief: Comparing Mortality Rates for the General Population, Adults with IDD, and People with IDD in State-Run IDD Institutions Before, During, and After the COVID Pandemic in the United States
This research brief looks at death rates before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. adults, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and people with IDD living …
Published: 6/23/2026
Participation Matters: Talking Points for SEA Policymakers: Participation Matters: Talking Points on Accessibility and Accommodations for Statewide Assessments
This brief gives state directors, staff, and policymakers talking points and resources to advocate for assessment accessibility and accommodations for students with disabilities. It is the second …Published: June 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: June 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story announces the new issue of Impact on inclusive sports. …
Published: June 2026
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Helping Families Connect Children to Early Interventions
Published: June 2026
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National Self-Direction Conference Highlights a Growing Movement
Published: June 2026
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Impact Explores Inclusive Sports
Published: June 2026
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MNLEND Fellows Celebrate Accomplishments
Published: June 2026
A Closer Look: Episode 12: Exactly When He Wanted: David Liscomb’s Path to a Fulfilling Retirement
Planning for retirement isn’t something often done by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), but David Liscomb isn’t like most people. As he was approaching retirement, he …
Published: 4/30/2026
Impact: Inclusive Sports
From the soccer fields of Brazil to the rugby pitches of the UK, sports have always been a unifier. It promotes confidence, empowers athletes, builds lifelong friendships, and helps improve health …
Published: Spring 2026
More Than a Score: Asking about Assessment When Choosing a School for Your Student with a Disability
This brief explains why it is important for families of students with disabilities to ask about assessment as they consider school choice options. It suggests questions you can ask about how your …
Published: 6/8/2026
Rethinking What Works: June 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works announces MTI's offer of technical assistance to any Minnesota HCBS service providers who want to support people with disabilities to achieve competitive …
Published: June 2026
NCEO Newsletter: June 2026 issue
This June issue of NCEO’s newsletter provides information about NCEO’s National Conference on Student Assessment sessions in late June and NCEO’s post-conference assessment forum on process data. …
Published: June 2026
RISP Data Bytes: Total Medicaid ICF/IID and Waiver Recipients and Percent Growth Needed to Serve Those Waiting in Fiscal Year 2021
Every year, the number of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) receiving long-term supports and services (LTSS) grows. However, there are still people with IDD on waiting …
Published: June 2026
Inclusivity in Postsecondary Preparation: Fostering Success for Each and Every Student
Background: Postsecondary enrollment has declined since 2010, with persistent racial and ethnic disparities in college access. Students of color face multiple barriers to receiving postsecondary …
Published: 2026
Frontline Initiative: 30th Anniversary: Progress and Priorities in Direct Support
In 30 years, there has been progress in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn about, and enjoy their communities in the ways they choose, but many …
Published: Spring 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: May 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story concerns a new training module, part of a series of …
Published: May 2026
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Assessing Autism: New Training Brings Specialty Care to Rural Areas
Published: May 2026
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Impact Editor Retires After Years of Shaping Stories
Published: May 2026
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A Check & Connect® Leader Retires
Published: May 2026
Access to Medicaid Waiver Services Varies by State
Since 1982, Home and Community-Based Services have been funded through Medicaid’s Waiver program. The program helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live meaningful …
Published: May 2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 8: A Decades-Long Legacy of Advocacy with Linda Wolford (Part 2 of 2)
In the second part of this two-part series, Katrina Simon sits down with Linda Wolford from the Minnesota Council on Disability to dig into the real story behind “enhanced rate” for personal care …
Published: 4/20/2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 7: A Decades-Long Legacy of Advocacy with Linda Wolford (Part 1 of 2)
It’s a special homecoming of sorts as host Katrina Simons catches up with Linda Wolford, the Government Relations Director for the Minnesota Council on Disability and a longtime mentor in the …
Published: 4/13/2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 6: The Red Tape of Accessible Living with Nick Wilkie (Part 2 of 2)
Katrina Simons welcomes back Nick Wilkie from the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in this concluding part of their deep dive into accessible living. They discuss the financial and …
Published: 4/6/2026
Rethinking What Works: May 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works presents a community-of-practice opportunity for disability service providers who want to join Community Life Engagement (CLE) in Action, a peer-to-peer learning…
Published: May 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: April 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story concerns a new training module, part of a series of …
Published: April 2026
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MNLEND Fellow Brings Resources and Drums to Help Families
Published: May 2026
Participation Matters: Talking Points for SEA Policymakers: Talking Points on the Participation of Students with Disabilities in Statewide Assessments
Statewide assessments inform decisions about policy, instruction, and resource allocation. When students with disabilities are excluded from assessments, these decisions are made using incomplete …
Published: May 2026
Participation Matters: Talking Points for SEA Policymakers
The Participation Matters series provides talking points and resources designed to help state directors, staff, and policymakers communicate the importance of inclusive assessment systems to …
Minnesota Needs Assessment Report
The Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium Technical Assistance Center conducted a statewide needs assessment to better understand current levels of awareness, attitudes, and perceived …
Published: 2026
NCEO Reports: State Assessment Rates of Participation, Performance, and Assigned Accommodations of Students with Disabilities (2007–08 Through 2022–23) (454)
This report analyzes state Annual Performance Report (APR) assessment data for students with disabilities across all 50 U.S. states and 10 federal entities from 2007–08 through 2022–23. It tracks …
Published: April 2026
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Helping New Mothers During the First 40 Days
Published: April 2026
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ICI at Research & Innovation Day
Published: April 2026
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No Stopping the Press
Published: April 2026
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Envisioning Futures: ICI Participates in Career Fair
Published: April 2026
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Understanding Anxiety: New Tools for Providers
Published: April 2026
Exploring Quality of Life in Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Analysis of Research Studies Using National Core Indicators In-Person Survey (NCI-IPS) Data
This article presents a systematic analysis of peer-reviewed research from 2014 to 2023, focusing on the use of the National Core Indicators In-Person Survey (NCI-IPS) to explore outcomes and …
Published: 2026
Rethinking What Works: April 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works spotlights Minnesota’s state agency partnership to advance Employment First outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. The newsletter also contains …
Published: April 2026
MIHEC Learning Community Webinars: Student and Faculty Experience
This Learning Community session highlights a shared campus perspective by bringing together current college students and faculty from the same institution. Students share their lived experiences …
Published: April 2026
RISP Data Bytes: Fewer People with IDD Live in ICFs/IID, But Progress is Not Equal: Data from FY 2021
The use of Medicaid Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID)—institutions where four or more people live and get support—is declining overall, but …
Published: April 2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 5: The Red Tape of Accessible Living with Nick Wilkie (Part 1 of 2)
Katrina Simons welcomes Nick Wilkie to the podcast to bond over their shared experiences with disability and life in St. Paul. They explore Nick’s role at the Metropolitan Center for Independent …
Published: 3/29/2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 4: Navigating Neurodiversity and Self Advocacy with Adam Ruff
Katrina Simon sits down with Adam Ruff from Advocating Change Together to talk about his journey and work in the disability community. They dive into the personal side of being neurodivergent and …
Published: 3/22/2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 3: Faith, Mental Health, and Finding Your Voice with Guest Joe Carr
Katrina is joined by disability advocate Joe Carr. Joe gets real about the often-overlooked connection between mental health and disability. He opens up about his personal journey, from the …
Published: 3/15/2026
Patient and Caregiver Perspectives on Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Care for RASopathies
Plain language summary A qualitative study to understand perspectives of caregivers and people with RASopathies on their mental health care needs and treatment experiences New treatments are being …
Published: 2026
MIHEC Learning Community Webinars: Charting the LifeCourse: Person-Centered Planning and Transition
Jonathan Lidgus is SUCCEED Director at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). Lidgus and a UMSL student tell how Charting the LifeCourse supports meaningful, person-centered planning in …
Published: March 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: March 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story is about using teleoutreach to connect with isolated …
Published: March 2026
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TeleOutreach Connects Rural, Military Families
Published: March 2026
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New Report: Spina Bifida
Published: March 2026
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Boldly Goes to Season 2
Published: March 2026
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Widening the Disability Lens
Published: March 2026
Momentum: Spring 2026
This issue of Momentum opens with Jacob, who starts college in August 2026 and wants to work in construction or health sciences. The News section features grantee updates and summaries of recent …
Published: Spring 2026
Safety, Connection, and Communication: Qualitative Insights into the Multidimensionality of Autistic Stimming
Background : Autistic stimming (e.g., repetitive movements or vocalizations) is often misunderstood or pathologized in clinical and public discourse. This study explores how Autistic adults …
Published: 2026
Rethinking What Works: March 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works spotlights the transformation of a provider in a small town. The newsletter also contains details about upcoming trainings, Social Security work incentives, and …
Published: March 2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 2: Fighting for Better Air Travel Standards with Rob Wudlick
This week, we feature Rob Wudlick, an industrial engineer and dedicated advocate for spinal cord injury research. Rob joins Katrina Simons to share the frustrating reality of air travel for …
Published: 3/8/2026
Boldly Challenging Ableism: Season 2, Episode 1: Raising Team Felix with Haley Brunelle and the Magic of AAC
Starting off season two, Katrina chats with her friend Haley Brunelle about her journey as a “medical mom” to her incredible eight-year-old son, Felix. They dive into the world of augmentative and …
Published: 3/1/2026
Evaluation of Georgia DBHDD-Funded Direct Support Professional Certification Pilots: Final Report, December 2025
Georgia launched three yearlong pilot programs in January 2024 to support direct support professionals (DSPs) in earning competency-based certifications at no cost. Each pilot offered about 50 …
Published: December 2025
MTI Quarterly Trainings: Peer-to-Peer Mentorship as a Strategy for Employment Service Providers
Transitioning to competitive integrated employment and exploring job options can feel overwhelming for individuals, families, and those who support them. This quarterly training highlights The Arc …
Published: 3/4/2026
RISP Data Bytes: More People with IDD get Services in Individualized Settings in 2021 than in 2001
Since 2001, the number of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) living in small community homes supported by Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) grew. Between …Published: March 2026
NCEO APR Snapshot Briefs: 2022-2023 APR Snapshot 32: State Assessment Participation, Performance, and Assigned Accommodations for Students Receiving Special Education Services (#32)
This report provides a snapshot of the participation and performance of grade 8 students receiving special education services on statewide reading/language arts and mathematics assessments for …Published: March 2026
MIHEC Learning Community Webinars: Parent Perspectives of Inclusive Higher Education
Recorded February 10, 2026, this webinar features a panel of four parents discussing family experiences with inclusive higher education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Published: February 2026
NCEO Reports: A Summary of the Research on the Effects of K–12 Test Accommodations: 2024 (#453)
This report summarizes research on testing accommodations for K–12 students with disabilities from 2024. The data shows a clear move toward qualitative studies of how schools use these tools, and …
Published: February 2026
NCEO Style Guidelines: A Reference Tool for Writing Reports, APA Style, and NCEO Publication Specifications
This style guide was developed to help NCEO and related projects staff prepare the final copy of their documents. This style guide provides directions for creating heading levels, tables, figures, …
Published: February 2026
NCEO Editing Checklist
This checklist is a tool for NCEO and related projects staff to use while drafting their writing. Links to more information on topics like writing to specific reading levels, making heading levels …
Published: February 2026
Technology Utilisation and Engagement in Physical Activity of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
Background: Low levels of physical activity (PA) among adolescents with intellectual disabilities are a serious health concern that increases the risk for chronic health conditions. This scoping …
Published: 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: February 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story was written by Dupree Edwards, an ICI staff member who …
Published: February 2026
Impact: Plain Language
Plain language is more than a writing style or accessibility tool. It is an essential part of belonging and participating in the community. It is disability justice. As a knowledge translation …
Published: Winter 2025-26
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The Language of Inclusion
Published: February 2026
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Inclusion Starts at Home
Published: February 2026
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When ICE Targets DSPs, the Disability Community Feels It
Published: 2/12/2026
Long-Term Supports and Services for Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends 2021
Nearly two-thirds of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who receive paid services live at home with family members or in their own homes, this report from the Residential …
Published: 2026
Direct Support Leadership Lens
The Direct Support Leadership Lens is an ongoing series of high-level, interactive discussions designed for executive leaders and decision-makers navigating the complexities of the workforce …
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MNLEND: Connections, Advocacy, Research
Published: February 2026
Evaluation of OPWDD-Funded American Rescue Plan Act Workforce Projects
This report presents findings from ICI's evaluation of New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Workforce Development Grants funded through the American Rescue Plan …
Published: 2025
Autism Prevalence, Co-occurring Intellectual Disability, and Support Needs Differ for Somali and Hmong Communities in Minnesota
Purpose : Previous research has documented disparities in autism prevalence and the co-occurrence of intellectual disability (ID) with autism for children from immigrant communities. The current …
Published: 2026
Rethinking What Works: February 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works provides an update on MTI's pilot project assisting job seekers with high support needs. The newsletter also contains details about upcoming trainings, benefits …
Published: February 2026
An Equity-Based Research Agenda to Promote Social Inclusion and Belonging for People With IDD
Having a sense of social inclusion and belonging, typically characterized by our personal relationships and community participation, is the central essence of life for most people, yet it remains …
Published: 2024
Housing and Long-Term Services and Supports for People With Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities From Racially and Culturally Minoritized Communities
This article describes research on the places people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live and disparities in housing and long-term services and supports (LTSS) outcomes for …
Published: 2024
Implementation Drivers for Organization-Wide Positive Behavior Support: Supporting People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Organization-wide positive behavior support (OW-PBS) is a framework for improving quality of life and preventing challenging behaviors for children and adults with intellectual and developmental …
Published: 2025
A Research Agenda to Support Families of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities With Intersectional Identities
Family members provide significant practical and emotional support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan. In September 2022, the State of the Science …
Published: 2024
Prevalence of Spina Bifida Across the Lifespan in the USA
Aim: To estimate the prevalence of spina bifida across the lifespan, the number of people with spina bifida by state, and variations in spina bifida prevalence by insurance type, state, and …
Published: 2026
NCEO Newsletter: February 2026 issue
This February issue of NCEO’s newsletter focuses on two new resources, a timely past product, and a popular section of our website. The new resources are NCEO’s 17th Survey of States where NCEO …Published: February 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: January 2026
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story is about ICI researchers documenting the experiences …Published: January 2026
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Making Change: Community Living in the 21st Century
Published: January 2026
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Leading in Challenging Times
Published: January 2026
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John Sauer: Advancing Inclusion Through Systems Change
Published: January 2026
Rethinking What Works: January 2026
This issue of Rethinking What Works highlights the integration of benefits planning into employment services. The newsletter also contains information about upcoming trainings, a benefits planning …
Published: January 2026
FYI from the Institute on Community Integration: December 2025
The Institute's monthly staff newsletter features news of recent activities, accomplishments, and resources. This month's first feature story is about new modules that ICI's TIES Center designed …
Published: December 2025
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Unbounded Spirit: Remembering John G. Smith
Published: December 2025
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A Model of Self-Determination
Published: December 2025
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“I Have More to Do”
Published: December 2025
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Filling a Gap: New Training for Parapros
Published: December 2025
Momentum: Winter 2025-26
This issue of Momentum opens with Betsy, a prospective college student who wants to become a gym teacher and coach. The News section features grantee updates, takeaways from MIHEC's 2025 needs …
Published: Winter 2025-26
Rethinking What Works: December 2025
This issue of Rethinking What Works spotlights MTI's Leadership Essentials for Middle Managers course. The newsletter also contains information about Supplemental Security Income for workers with …
Published: December 2025

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