IDD Health Matters cover art

All Episodes

IDD Health Matters — 163 episodes

#
Title
1

Ep 163: Supporting Choice, Independence, and Dignity in IDD

2

Ep 162: Trauma-Informed Care and Better Outcomes for IDD

3

Ep 161: Turning Personal Experience into Disability Health Reform

4

Ep 160: Jenna Bainbridge: Breaking Barriers in Broadway and Accessibility Advocacy

5

Ep 159: Dr. Craig Escude's Mission to Better Serve People with IDD

6

Ep 158: The Overlooked Link Between Brain Injury and IDD

7

Ep 157: Person-Centered Support in Action: Practical Tools for Better Outcomes

8

Ep 156: Dignity, Technology, and the Future of Disability Services

9

Ep 155: Empowering Lifelong Learning for People with Disabilities

10

Ep 154: IDD Perspectives Webinar with Jonathon Crumley

11

Ep 153: Fixing Care and Workforce Challenges in Developmental Disabilities

12

Ep 152: From Overlooked to Advocate: Neil Romano's Fight for Disability Rights and Respect

13

Ep 151: Improving IDD Healthcare Through Telemedicine and Specialized Training

14

Ep 150: Empowering Learning: Building Inclusive Skills for Adults with Disabilities

15

Ep 149: Why 'Not Acting Right' Signals Hidden Health and Life Issues in IDD

16

Ep 148: Putting People First: The Power of Person-Centered Care

17

Ep 147: Leading with Compassion: Building Inclusive, Person‑Centered Supports for People with IDD

18

Ep 146: Dental Care Without Borders: Reaching Refugees and People with Disabilities

19

Ep 145: Personal Experience Driving Better, More Equitable Health Care for People With IDD

20

Ep 144: From Immigrant Health to Disability Justice: Dr. Lauren Clark on Advancing Health Equity

21

Ep 143: Improving Community‑Based Support Through Person‑Centered Quality Practices

22

Ep 142: Charting the LifeCourse: Empowering Individuals with IDD and Families Across the Lifespan

23

Ep 141: Mercer University Launches Comprehensive Health Center to Advance Care for Adults with IDD

24

Ep 140: Tennessee Leads with Innovative, Person‑Centered Support for People with IDD

25

Ep 139: From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy: Jacqueline Cuevas Finds Her Voice

26

Ep 138: Josh Muñoz on Supporting Independent Living for People with IDD

27

Ep 137: Ley Linder on Medical, Environmental, and Emotional Roots of Behavior

28

Ep 136: Finding Joy and Purpose in Caregiving: Kathy Parry's Story

29

Ep 135: Auburn Nursing Leaders Transform IDD Care Training With Innovative Education

30

Ep 134: Expanding Autism Understanding and Equity in Healthcare

31

Ep 133: Danielle Terrell on Advocacy, Care, and Global Impact in IDD Support

32

Ep 132: David Toback Shows How Person‑Centered Support Truly Transforms IDD Care

33

Ep 131: Liz Zaso on Advocacy, Inclusion, and Empowering People with IDD

34

Ep 130: Improving Medication Safety With Tech‑Driven Innovation Featuring Brian Connery

35

Ep 129: Rethinking Meds for People with IDD

36

Ep 128: From LVN to Telehealth Advocate: Kaylee Graham's Mission to Improve IDD Care

37

Ep 127: From Policy to Personal: Dr. Laura Brackin's Journey in Disability Advocacy

38

Ep 126: Expanding Psychiatric Training to Improve Care for People with IDD

39

Ep 125: Steve Gonyea's Mission to Reform Disability and Foster Care Systems

40

Ep 124: Bridging Technology and Care to Empower People With IDD

41

Ep 123: Jackie Kancir Pushes Policy and Integration for People with Profound Autism

42

Ep 122: Nick Wood Highlights Workforce Challenges and Managed Care Evolution for Better IDD Services

43

Ep 121: Mary Kay Rizzolo Champions Strengths-Based Accreditation for People with IDD

44

Ep 120: Rethinking Support for Individuals with IDD Featuring Bob Sattler

45

Ep 119: Kayla McKeon Advocates for Disability Rights and Health Equity

46

Ep 118: Redefining Quality of Life: A Parent's Perspective on Supporting Adults with IDD

47

Ep 117: Terry Reiser Advocates for Aging with Dignity

48

Ep 116: Dr. Alicia Thatcher and Inclusive Healthcare for Adults with IDD

49

Ep 115: Smartwatch Tech Boosts Independence for People with IDD

50

Ep 114: Compassion in Action With Massalan Bility

51

Ep 113: Melody Johnson's Lifelong Mission to Empower People with IDD

52

Ep 112: Understanding Behavior as Communication With Ley Linder

53

Ep 111: Revolutionizing Dentistry with Heart: The Jack Dillenberg Story

54

Ep 110: Bridging Medical and Behavioral Care With Ley Linder

55

Ep 109: Financial Literacy and Community Advocacy with Dr. Anthony Rodriguez

56

Ep 108: Top Dental Concerns with Dr. M. Dian Chin Kit-Wells

57

Ep 107: Rebecca Enders Is Revolutionizing Case Management for Disability Services

58

Ep 106: Dr. Carol Price Guthrie Champions Health Equity for People with IDD

59

Ep 105: Jean Phelps, Empowering Lives Through Everyday Support

60

Ep 104: Dr. Susan Havercamp and Health Equity For People With IDD

61

Ep 103: Sharon Gomez, Supports and Services For People With IDD

62

Ep 102: AJ Forster, IDD Pharmaceutical Services and Behavioral Health

63

Ep 101: Wesley Anderson, Director of Employment and Community Services at NASDDDS

64

Ep 100: Supporting Aging with IDD: Early Dementia Detection and Advocacy with Kathryn Pears of NTG

65

Ep 99: Improving Psychiatric Care for People with IDD | Dr. Mike Cummings on Polypharmacy, START & Empowerment

66

Ep 98: How iCare Manager Is Transforming IDD Care With EHR Technology and AI Integration

67

Ep 97: Training Nurses for Better IDD Care with Michael Sigelman

68

Ep 96: Shelly Chandler on Health Equity and Communication in IDD Services

69

Ep 95: Nursing, Advocacy & Heart: Patty Haberkorn & Deanna Cox on 35+ Years in DD Care

70

Ep 94: Tony Thomas on Building a Career in Disability Services

71

Ep 93: Breaking Healthcare Barriers: Dr. Alice Bacherini on Physician Bias and Disability Inclusion

72

Ep 92: Breaking Barriers in Disability Rights & Health Equity with Alison Barkoff

73

Ep 91: Empowering Disability Advocacy: Liz Weintraub on Health Equity, Plain Language & Self-Advocacy

74

Ep 90: From Dentistry to Medicine: A Journey of Compassion with Dr. Ben Warner

75

Ep 89: Promoting Self-Determination and Mental Health Equity with Richard Chapman

76

Ep 88: From Rock & Roll to Rhythmic Healing: Eddie Tuduri's Journey

77

Ep 87: Improving Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Communication, Training & Advocacy with Rachel Potts

78

Ep 86: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD | Chris Helfrich & Dr. Craig Escudé

79

Ep 85: Bob Sattler on Transforming Person-Centered Care in Developmental Disabilities

80

Ep 84: Telling the Stories That Matter with John Silfies

81

Ep 83: Bridging Ministry and Disability Support: A Conversation with Johnathon Crumley

82

Ep 82: A Lifetime in IDD Nursing: Sharon Parker Love on Crisis Prevention & Quality Care

83

Ep 81: Bridging Gaps in IDD Healthcare: Insights from Rory Sheehan and Professor Angela Hassiotis

84

Ep 80: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Brandi Kelly

85

Ep 79: Autism Advocacy Through Magic with Cody Clark

86

Ep 78: START Services for IDD: Crisis Prevention and Mental Health Support with Robert Scholz

87

Ep 77: Revolutionizing IDD Care: Aging, Dementia, and Inclusion Insights with Cathy Service

88

Ep 76: Enhancing Health and Wellness for Individuals with IDD with UC Health

89

Ep 75: Empowering DSPs: Credentialing, Leadership, and Advocacy with Bethany Toledo & Becky Watson of OADSP

90

Ep 74: Transforming IDD Healthcare: Dr. David Fray on Collaborative Care, Global Impact, and Inclusion

91

Ep 73: John Dickerson: Innovator in IDD Advocacy and Founder of Quillo | Inspiring Positive Change

92

Ep 72: Empowering Lives: Insights from DSP Kelley Shepherd on Advocacy and Personal Growth

93

Ep 71: Deb Davis on Person-Centered Care and Advocacy for Individuals with IDD

94

Ep 70: Julie Foster Hagan on Advancing Health Equity for Disabilities

95

Ep 69: Mary Brogan on Advancing Developmental Disability Services and Medicaid Waiver Programs in Hawaii

96

Ep 68: Elevating Direct Support: John Raffaele on Professional Development for DSPs

97

EP 67: Valerie Bradley on Deinstitutionalization, IDD Community Integration, and Workforce Solutions

98

Ep 66: Improving IDD Healthcare: Valerie Chadwick on Advocacy, Inclusive Training, and Future Goals

99

Ep 65: Dr. Kelly Nye-Lengerman on Disability Inclusion & Health Equity

100

Ep 64: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD: Dr. Michele Cantanzerite on Integrated Care

101

Ep 63: Innovative Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Toni Benton on Collaborative Care

102

Ep 62: Transforming IDD Care: Ann Hardiman on Deinstitutionalization, Healthcare & Leadership Challenges

103

Ep 61: Dr. Carl Tyler on Improving Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

104

Ep 60: Enhancing Health Equity in IDD Care: Insights from Pharmacy Leaders Nanette Wrobel & Jessica Jacobs

105

Ep 59: Career Opportunities and Health Equity Insights with Catherine Thibedeau

106

Ep 58: Art Dykstra's Journey in IDD Support and the Power of Interdisciplinary Care

107

Ep 57: Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for IDD: Insights from Karyn Harvey PhD

108

Ep 56: Integrated Care & Advocacy with Meera Gandhi at Kramer Davis Health

109

Ep 55: Unlocking Health Equity: Dr. Steven Merahn on Transformative Care in the IDD Space

110

Ep 54: Innovative Approaches to IDD Health with Nurse Natalie Symons from Milestone HCQU West

111

Ep 53: Unlocking Health Equity: Expert Insights with Nurse Consultant Terry Broda

112

Ep 52: Empowering People with Disabilities: Insights & Innovations: Elizabeth Martin of Living Resources

113

Ep 51: Unlocking Disability Rights: Insights on Workplace Accommodations with Federal Employment Lawyer Eric Pines

114

Ep 50: Revolutionizing IDD Healthcare: Dr. Matt Holder on Transformative Patient-Centered Care at Kramer Davis Health

115

Ep 49: An Insightful Discussion with Ernest "Ernie" McNutt on Health Equity for IDD

116

Ep 48: Empowering Neurodiversity: Dr. Harold Reitman Discusses Health Equity

117

Ep 47: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Lorene Reagan

118

Ep 46: Revolutionizing Adaptive Health: TruFit's Innovative Solutions for Disabilities with Adam White

119

Ep 45: Expanding Horizons in Autism Support: A Conversation with Patrick Paul

120

Ep 44: Enhancing Dental Care for Individuals with IDD: Elizabeth Thompson & Meelin D. Chin Kit-Wells

121

EP 43: The Burden and Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) in People with IDD with Dr. Sharon Cahoon-Metzger

122

Ep 42: Transforming Care: Andrew Kelly on Integrating Technology in Health Services for Individuals with IDD

123

Ep 41: Integrative Healthcare Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Expert Insights from Dr. Jennifer Lecomte and Dr. Wendy Aita

124

Ep 40: Empowering IDD Advocacy: Lisa Burck on Supported Decision-Making and Disability Services

125

Ep 39: Empowering DSPs: Insights from NADSP's Joe MacBeth

126

Ep 38: Overcoming Barriers: Kirsten Sanchirico's Journey in Disability Advocacy and Education

127

Ep 37: Advancing IDD Healthcare: Insights from Nursing Leaders Dina Pizzurro-Smith & Daleigh Tallent

128

Ep 36: Transforming Lives Through Intellectual Disability Nursing: Insights from Dr. Owen Doody

129

EP 35: Navigating Health and Housing for Individuals with Disabilitieswith Patricia Calandra

130

Ep 34: David Ervin's Vision for Health Equity and Accessible Services

131

Ep 33: Transforming Perceptions: Rick Guidotti on Celebrating Diversity in IDD Health Matters Podcast

132

Ep 32: Advancing Alzheimer's Treatment in IDD: Breakthroughs and Hope with Dr. Seth Keller

133

Ep 31: Cathy Ficker Terrill's Quest for IDD Inclusion & Equity

134

Ep 30: Understanding Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Caregiver Insights with Dr. Beau Ances

135

Ep 29: Voices of Inclusion: Empowering the IDD Community with Tony Stuart and Craig Escude MD

136

Ep 28: Addressing Health Equity in IDD and Exploring Dementia in Down Syndrome w Dr Seth Keller

137

Ep 27: Transforming Lives in the IDD Community with Suzanne Meiklejohn of Schenectady Arc

138

Ep 26: Transforming IDD Care: Dr. Benjamin Margolis & Innovative Neurobehavioral Strategies in IDD

139

Ep 25: Empowering Voices in Healthcare with BJ Stasio

140

Ep 24: Empowering Change in IDD Services: Experts Alexandra Bonardi & Lindsay DuBois

141

Ep 23: Innovating Health Solutions for the IDD Community with Maulik Trivedi

142

Ep 22: Shaping a More Inclusive Future: Insights from Ron Wakefield

143

EP 21: Overcoming Barriers & Celebrating Abilities with Justin Steinberg

144

Ep 20: Melissa DiSipio

145

Ep 19: Exploring Health Equity in IDD with Dr. Deven Unadkat

146

Ep 18: Empowering Voices: Amanda Harnnauth on Life, Poetry, and Special Olympics

147

Ep 17: Unlocking Health Equity with Craig Sever BS, R.Ph.

148

Ep 16: Steve Perlman, DDS

149

Ep 15: Advocacy, Care, and Passion in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities with Maria Saladino

150

Ep 14: Justin Amoyal CEO of Impruvon Health

151

Ep 13: Grace Gould of IntellectAbility

152

Ep 12: Kim Hing Special Olympics Athlete Leader of Northern CA

153

Ep 11: Ian Cowart of Brandi's Hope Community Services

154

Ep 10: Jamie Valis, PhD and Kristin Compton, DMD, MHA, FAADD

155

Ep 9: Julian Trollor Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, and Head, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry Professor

156

Ep 8: Maggie Nygren EdD, FAAIDD Executive Director and CEO of AAIDD

157

Ep 7: Pam Merkle, Executive Director AADD

158

Ep 6: Diane Moore Executive Director of DDNA

159

Ep 5: Allen Wong, DDS

160

Ep 4: Mary Sowers Executive Director of NASDDDS

161

Ep 3: Michael Seereiter

162

Ep 2: Gabrielle Sedor Chief Operations Officer & Foundation Director of ANCOR

163

Ep 1: Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD, DHL