IntellectAbility

10/14/2026

Fresh produce year-round. Meaningful jobs for people with IDD. 🌱

In Ep 167 of IDD Health Matters, Connor Tidd, co-founder and CEO of Just Vertical, explains how indoor vertical hydroponic farms support food security, sustainable agriculture, and real employment opportunities.

He shares how partners like CW Resources and Extended Family Kingston use accessible farm spaces to build skills and create career paths for people with varying abilities, including stories of people who found fulfilling work through farming.

If you're a provider, employer, advocate, or family member exploring new ways to create meaningful work, and in honor of , give this one a listen. https://hubs.li/Q04zbcC20

This episode features Connor Tidd, co-founder and CEO of Just Verti...

10/09/2026

From practicing law to advocating for people with disabilities and their families. 💙 If you're a family member, caregiver, provider, or clinician who supports someone with IDD, this one is for you.

In Ep 166 of IDD Health Matters, attorney and mom Kimberly Jackson shares her personal journey, including raising a daughter with autism and what she has learned about getting through healthcare, education, employment, and social service systems.

She also talks about why healthcare professionals need more education and empathy around invisible disabilities, and why we should never make assumptions about people with disabilities.

Give it a watch and let us know what stood out to you! 👇
▶️ https://hubs.li/Q04zdlmV0

Kimberly Jackson, an attorney, advocate, and mother of a daughter w...

10/07/2026

⏰ TOMORROW! Join us Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 PM EST for the next IDD Perspectives Webinar: Dementia and Memory Changes in People With IDD 🧠

As adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities age, providers and caregivers are faced with a tough question: Is this typical aging, or early cognitive decline?

Dr. Craig Escudé and guest speaker Dr. Seth Keller, a board-certified neurologist specializing in care for people with IDD, will share practical strategies for:

✅ Identifying early signs of dementia and memory changes
✅ Distinguishing typical aging from cognitive decline in people with IDD
✅ Applying person-centered approaches that support health, dignity, and quality of life

It's free, it's just 45 minutes, and it's happening tomorrow! Register now to save your spot 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04yFc0h0

Can't make it? Register anyway to receive a recording of the session in your inbox one hour after the webinar ends.

10/06/2026

The booth has been buzzing at Reimagining Quality!

It's been a busy few days for the IntellectAbility team, and we're loving every conversation. It's great to meet so many people who care about quality supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We've been sharing the tools and training that help supporters replace risk with health and wellness for people with IDD, such as:

📊 HRST®: the most widely used and validated health risk screening tool for people with IDD
💻 Academy: eLearning and resources for every level of supporter
🙏 Person-Centered Services: trainings, and eLearns that keep the person at the center of every decision

We're here through Oct. 6, and we're just getting started this month.

10/05/2026

📣 This October, conference season is still going strong! Here's where you can find the IntellectAbility team this month:

📅 Oct. 4-6: Reimagining Quality
📅 Oct. 7-8: Illinois Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association (DDNA)
📅 Oct. 21-23: InterHab Power Up!
📅 Oct. 27-28: Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR)
📅 Oct. 27-29: Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP)

We'd love to connect and talk about how we're replacing risk with health and wellness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Are you attending any of these?

09/30/2026

We're excited to announce that IntellectAbility will be exhibiting at the Reimagining Quality 2026 conference taking place October 4–6, 2026, in Baltimore, MD!

This is a great opportunity to connect with our team, learn more about our approach to replacing risk with health and wellness in people with IDD, and see how we're serving providers and the people they support.

👉 Stop by our booth — we'd love to meet you there!

09/28/2026

Are you heading to CDSA Aligned 2026? We'd love to see you there!

Stop by and say hello to the IntellectAbility team — we're excited to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and talk about how education, prevention, and person-centered support can drive better health outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

See you in Lake Tahoe!

09/23/2026

What does it really mean to provide person-centered support?

In this episode of IDD Health Matters, Tanya Richmond shares how listening, observation, and simple person-centered practices can help us better understand what matters most to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those who may not communicate verbally.

From "good day/bad day" conversations to building confidence in supporters, Tanya discusses practical ways to promote choice, dignity, inclusion, and belonging while helping people lead lives driven by their own preferences and goals.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on creating more meaningful, person-centered support.
https://hubs.li/Q04r8Nhp0

This interview features Tanya Richmond, a social worker and consult...

09/22/2026

🧠 Join Dr. Craig Escudé and guest Dr. Seth Keller for a free webinar on Dementia and Memory Changes in People With IDD!

As people with intellectual and developmental disabilities age, recognizing the difference between typical aging and early signs of cognitive decline is critical to providing the right care. In this 45-minute session, Dr. Escudé and Dr. Keller will share practical strategies for identifying early warning signs and supporting individuals with person-centered approaches that promote health, dignity, and quality of life.

📅 Thursday, October 8
🖥️ Free 45-Minute Webinar

Save your spot — register here! https://hubs.li/Q04xZH8P0

09/11/2026

🎉 DSP Recognition Week is September 13-19, and Direct Support Professionals deserve more than a shoutout; they deserve a discount!

Enjoy 10% off all Bookstore items and Individual-Use eLearn courses now through September 19, 2026. You support people every day—let us support your professional growth. Use code dspweek2026 at checkout!

Shop Books and Materials → https://hubs.li/Q04x3Tzn0

Shop Individual-Use Courses → https://hubs.li/Q04x3TBn0