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Near Zero: As Institutional Care Declines, Concerns Remain

Finding and keeping people in direct support professional positions is a huge challenge across settings.
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ICI Welcomes International Scholars

A broad-based exchange aimed at increasing the inclusion of people with disabilities around the globe.
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Sensory-friendly Vaccine Sites

“At most vaccine events, the goal is getting as many shots in arms as possible,” said Maren Christenson Hofer (MNLEND 2018–19). “Our primary goal was creating the best possible experience and to bring some compassion and understanding to…
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New issue of Impact on Aging and Retirement

Impact explores this life stage and urges policymakers, researchers, and others to create better opportunities for retirement years.
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It’s Up to You: Reaching Out to DSPs

Institute on Community Integration's efforts address vaccine hesitancy among direct support workers.
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Smart Strategies for Person-Centered Planning

A series of free, online training modules and tools for providers of home and community-based services.
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The Synapse Dec. 2021

Our work together has brought to life a vision to unite expertise from across the University under one roof.
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MIDB Researchers Receive Award to Reveal a Common Impairment Underlying Diverse Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The grant will study specific genes and their effects on mitochondrial function.
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MIDB Researchers Receive Award to Develop a New Approach for Individualizing Treatment of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

A study on the use of a neuroimaging technique called precision functional mapping for transcranial magnetic stimulation in children.
Aidan Mehta, 12, will receive comprehensive care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB).

Acceptance – and Comprehensive Care – Makes all the Difference for Autistic Mother and Son

MIDB makes it easier for families – like Feroza Mehta and her son, Aidan – to get comprehensive care for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).