IntellectAbility Press Releases

• Published on May 28, 2025 - 18:03 GMT

  

  Growing Healthcare Costs Disproportionately Affect Over 70 Million Disabled Americans

  Enhanced training and new developments in software improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As healthcare spending remains at an all-time high, the cost of care for disabled …

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• Published on April 9, 2025 - 13:26 GMT

  

  Karen Green McGowan, Founder of IntellectAbility, Passes Away Leaving Behind Legacy of Advocacy and Education

  IntellectAbility continues Karen McGowan’s legacy of improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karen Green McGowan, Founder of …

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• Published on March 25, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Tools to Assess Emotional Well-Being for People with Intellectual Disabilities are Lacking, New Study Finds

  Specialized training and tools are required to improve emotional well-being and the overall health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly released study …

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• Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:22 GMT

  

  Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy Partners with IntellectAbility to Enhance IDD Healthcare Training for Pharmacists

  KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy is proud to announce a new partnership with IntellectAbility, a health and wellness training leader for supporters of people with intellectual and …

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• Published on February 12, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

  

  Department of Education Changes Could Mean Greater Barriers for Children with Disabilities

  A rise in developmental disability diagnoses in children creates greater need for improved special education standards in schools nationwide. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald Trump prepares to …

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• Published on January 21, 2025 - 18:57 GMT

  

  Households with Disabled Family Members Suffer Significantly Higher Instances of Food Insecurity

  Food Insecurity Worsens Health Outcomes for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) …

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• Published on December 9, 2024 - 19:01 GMT

  

  AI-Powered Hiring Tools Increasingly Exclude Qualified Disabled Applicants From Employment Opportunities

  A new tool recently rolled out by the US Department of Labor aims to make hiring practices more inclusive for disabled Americans. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted hiring tools …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 19:05 GMT

  

  Barriers at the Polls Continue to Discourage Disabled Americans from Voting in November’s Presidential Election

  Despite long-standing federal protections, disabled voters continue to struggle to take part in the election process. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As election day quickly approaches, volunteers across the country …

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• Published on October 7, 2024 - 12:55 GMT

  

  New Federal Rules Expand Access to Mental Health Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Improvements in federal protections highlight the growing need for enhancements in training for clinicians providing mental health support to people with IDD. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal agencies …

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• Published on August 22, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

  

  IntellectAbility Pioneers Enhanced Support for MCOs Serving Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  A new framework has been developed to ensure that MCO’s provider networks have the knowledge and resources to meet the unique needs of people with IDD. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, August 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntellectAbility, a leading provider …

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• Published on July 15, 2024 - 18:16 GMT

  

  As Americans With Disabilities Act Enters 34th Year, Disabled Americans Still Struggle to Access Equitable Healthcare

  The anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act highlights major inequalities in healthcare for people with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, July 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the United States, July …

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• Published on June 10, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

  

  Major Increases in Autism and IDD Diagnoses Lead to Dangerous Gaps in Healthcare Services

  With more children being diagnosed with autism and IDD, modern healthcare education leaves physicians ill-equipped to provide proper care. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, June 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As autism and intellectual and developmental …

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• Published on May 14, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Newly Developed Screening Tool Identifies Social Determinants of Health Risk Factors for People with Disabilities

  Identifying societal influences on health can improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, May 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Growing health disparities and inequities …

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• Published on April 8, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  New Study Finds Significantly Worse Cancer Survival Rates for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  Researchers conclude that improvements in physician training are an essential step to lowering mortality rates for disabled cancer patients. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, April 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new study published in the Canadian Journal of …

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• Published on March 25, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

  

  Wellpoint Texas and IntellectAbility Address Health Equity for Texans with Intellectual Disabilities (IDD)

  Texans with IDD experience preventable health disparities that result in poorer overall health. Clinician Education about IDD healthcare can help. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, March 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With an investment from Wellpoint Texas in …

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• Published on March 11, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Emphasizes Importance of Education to Remove Obstacles for Disabled Americans

  Removing obstacles begins with improvements in training to ensure better health outcomes for people with developmental disabilities CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, March 11, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The theme of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness …

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• Published on February 13, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Newly Proposed Rule Highlights Need for Greater Training to Improve Healthcare Equity for People with IDD

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights Takes Step in the Right Direction With Revisions to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, February 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new rule proposed by the U.S. …

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• Published on January 16, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  Increasing Caregiver Shortages Lead to Dwindling Health Outcomes for Disabled Americans

  New Enhancements in Supporter Training Reduces Turnover and Improves Quality of Care CLEARWATER, FL, USA, January 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major healthcare crisis is on the rise nationwide as direct support professionals (DSPs) continue to quit …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

  

  IntellectAbility Dives into the Arc Tank to Improve Health Outcomes for People with Disabilities

  Since its launch in 2017, the Arc Tank has awarded more than $850,000 to proposals that promise to break down barriers for people with disabilities. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, December 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IntellectAbility, in collaboration with …

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• Published on September 25, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Sock It To Me: IntellectAbility and John’s Crazy Socks Team Up To Spread Disability Awareness

  While many people with IDD struggle to find meaningful employment, John Lee Cronin created his own job based on his love of unique socks. CLEARWATER, FL, USA, September 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It is estimated that only about 18% of working-age …

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