Parent to Parent USA is excited to share a research opportunity for families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Your input will help better understand the expectations for individuals with IDD after they finish school. This 10-minute survey, conducted by a researcher from George Mason University, aims to gather valuable insights from family members like you. Why participate?Your … Read More
March 2024 Coffee Talk: Introduction to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Mental Health
Join us for an engaging and informative hour-long presentation focused on understanding mental health in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We’ll explore the prevalence of mental health conditions within the IDD population and discuss the signs and symptoms of dual diagnoses. Through practical insights and strategies, caregivers will learn to recognize and intervene early. We’ll also address the … Read More
Supporting Families Best Practices Series
Join us on December 7, 2023, for the Best Practice Series: Professionalizing Roles for People with Disabilities and Their Families. The Supporting Families Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. This session will focus on Recommendation 3: Design and fund peer support as a critical service, including state specific funding for Family Support Programs and … Read More
Now Recruiting Families – Project BENEFIT
Would you like to share your story and improve healthcare? If you are a member of the IDD and BIPOC communities, consider joining our virtual focus groups.