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Discovering Value: Voices of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Flemish Care

January 17, 2025

Imagine you're in a Flemish residential care facility. Ten people with intellectual disabilities were asked about the most important things in their lives and what they thought about managing their own support. They used photos to tell their stories. Their photos and conversations told us something

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Supporting Adults with Disabilities: Professionals' Role in Social Connections

January 17, 2025

Imagine having a disability and living independently. It can be tough to make friends and stay connected. That's where professionals come in. They play a big part in helping people with disabilities build and strengthen social ties. In this study, researchers talked to 51 people: adults with disabil

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Helping Hands: How Canada Aids Decision Making for People with Intellectual Disabilities

January 17, 2025

Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process

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Experiences of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Canadian Community Settings

January 17, 2025

What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participatio

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Zeldin's EPA Plan: Balance Economy and Environment

January 17, 2025

Lee Zeldin, nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has a plan. He wants to cut back on federal regulations that he thinks are hurting the economy. But he promises to keep protecting the environment and people's health. Zeldin has experience working with both parties to pass law

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How Physical Activities Help Manage Anger in People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

January 17, 2025

In the Netherlands, a special type of therapy called psychomotor therapy (PMT) is commonly used to help people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning manage their anger and aggressive behavior. However, not much has been written about what these individuals think

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State AGs Join Fight to Keep Biden's Gun Control Policies

January 17, 2025

On Thursday, a group of state attorneys general, all Democrats, asked to join a federal legal effort. They want to preserve two gun control policies from the Biden era. One policy requires background checks for buyers at gun shows. The other bans a type of trigger that can make a semiautomatic weapo

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Protecting Elderly with Intellectual Disabilities: A New Approach

January 17, 2025

Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu

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Measuring Collagen Breakdown After Knee Surgery: A Comparison of Two Methods

January 16, 2025

Scientists are curious about how well two different tests measure the breakdown of collagen in urine after knee surgery. This study focused on patients who had their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed. The tests, known as ELISAs, are used to detect the levels of a specific collagen fragm

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Legislators Share Plans with S. C. Businesses

January 16, 2025

In Columbia, business leaders from across South Carolina gathered to hear from state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted this event, giving lawmakers a chance to share their goals and vision for the state. House Minority Leader Todd