Inclusion Basics
Universal Design Fact Sheet
Universal Design (UD) is an approach organizations use to help achieve inclusion and create inclusive practices.
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Easy Read & Accessibility
Using easy read language is one way we can create an inclusive and accessible world for all.
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Self-Advocacy in Action: Renee Manfredi speaks at Kaiser Grand Rounds
Self-Advocate Renee Manfredi speaks to doctors and other healthcare providers about what they can do to give people with Intellectual Disabilities the quality health care they deserve.
Special Olympics Athlete Health Messengers
Special Olympics Health Messengers discuss the support they need from their health care providers and other supporters in their lives.
Talk to Me: Treating People with IDD with Respect
This video highlights the voices of people with IDD as they ask for fairness, care, equality, and justice.
Data Summary of Health Disparities Experienced by Special Olympics Athletes
The 2016-2020 Special Olympics International (SOI) Health Strategy focuses on reducing health disparities individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) face.
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A Guide to Healthy Eating and Active Living for Children
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities need one hour of physical activity each day, just as all children do!
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Guidance for Pediatricians Treating Children with Autism
Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism
Spectrum Disorder, from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Meet a Self-Advocate: Loretta Claiborne
Loretta Claiborne is the Chief Inspiration Officer and Vice Chair, Board of Directors at Special Olympics International
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Tips for Communicating with a Patient with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Anita Lesko is a nurse anesthetist and a champion for people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Anita is an adult living with Asperger disorder who did not receive her diagnosis until she was 50 years old.
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Inclusive Health Principles and Strategies
This resource provides principles and strategies to help you ensure the full and sustainable inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in health policies and laws, programming, services, training programs, research, and funding streams.
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