Tag Archives: developmental disabilities

Within the condition of “autism” there lies a wide spectrum of abilities, from low IQ, non-verbal and requiring lifelong care to high IQ, good verbal facility and ability to live independently. For the higher functioning people with autism, some of the same traits that distinguish them as being autistic also allow them excel at certain types of work that non-autistic people find difficult. One example is put forth in a New …

It’s free and it’s online and it’s designed specifically for people with developmental disabilities.  Partners in Employment offers a course on the practical skills needed to find meaningful employment.  It covers things like how the hiring process might be different for people with developmental disabilities, how to evaluate a job offer to make sure it fits with your skills and …

The World Institute on Disability (WID) has released a second DVD in the series called Access to Medical Care.   The new release,  Access to Medical Care: People with Developmental Disabilities, is a 25-minute DVD that educates medical providers, families and individuals about health care access and disability sensitivity.  WID is also offering an online training program called MAP to …