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We take our work seriously. To that end, we like to stay caught up on topics related to intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and we invite you to check here often to learn more about relevant topics and catch up on the news. 

Before You Begin

Topics surrounding IDD are complex and often difficult: perspectives are as individual as the people living with those disabilities. The views expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect the views of Promise Community Homes. Some sources require subscriptions to read the linked articles.

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Studies

These in-depth studies shed light on how we can make–and are already making–our own community and our world a better place for individuals and families living with IDD.

There are more than a half million homeless people in the United States; more than half of them sleep unsheltered each night, while the other half use emergency shelters and transitional housing.

Research demonstrates that 30 to 40 percent of homeless people have a cognitive impairment, including traumatic brain injury, learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

This article includes a link to the study abstract with an option to download the full research text.

There's No Place Like Home

The Arc of the United States and CQL - 2019

The Arc of the United States surveyed individuals and families living with IDD to generate this in-depth report about housing preferences and satisfaction. Take a quick look at some key pages, view the summary video, or read the full report, all right here.

The Case for Inclusion Report 2019

United Cerebral Palsy and ANCHOR Foundation - 2019

UCP teamed up with ANCHOR to complete this in-depth study, naming Missouri the 4th best state for people with IDD. According to this study, Missouri was also the 2nd most improved in rankings since 2007 when we were 41st out of 50. Take a quick look or read the full report.

WalletHub’s study reveals St. Louis is the 3rd best city in country for people living with disabilities. Check out the interactive map below, and read the full report above.

Source: WalletHub

Other Resources

Navigating a Move With a Disability

MYMOVE, LLC - July 30, 2020

Disability Scoop

The Premier Source for Developmental Disability News

Advocacy

We work hard to be advocates in our community, state, country, and world. Here are just some of the organizations we’re a part of to advocate for individuals and families living with IDD.

History and Perspective

Relevant News

The views expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect the views of Promise Community Homes. Some sources require subscriptions to read the linked articles.

Opinion: Where’s the Vaccine for Ableism?

The New York Times - February 4, 2021

Opinion: When an I.Q. Score Is a Death Sentence

The New York Times - January 11, 2021

Opinion: This Is Why Nursing Homes Failed So Badly

The New York Times - December 31, 2020

Opinion: Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

The New York Times - December 29, 2020

The Last Children of Down Syndrome

The Atlantic - December 2020

Disability Futures Fellows

Ford Foundation - October 2020

Having Dementia Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Vote

The New York Times - October 14, 2020

When the World Shut Down, They Saw It Open

The New York Times - August 24, 2020

Protecting the Rights of Those With Disabilities

The New York Times - August 1, 2020

‘Disabled People Love Clothes Too’

The New York Times - July 26, 2020

A ‘Safety Net’ That’s a Kafkaesque Mess

The New York Times - July 25, 2020

28 Ways to Learn About Disability Culture

The New York Times - July 24, 2020

A More Accessible World

The New York Times - July 24, 2020

Before the A.D.A., There Was Section 504

The New York Times - July 22, 2020

What the A.D.A. Means to Me

The New York Times - July 20, 2020

The A.D.A. at 30: Beyond the Law’s Promise

The New York Times - July 20, 2020

Building Accessibility Into America, Literally

The New York Times - July 20, 2020

A Glimpse Into My Son’s Magnificent Mind

The New York Times - July 10, 2020

The Path From Boy Scout to Pulitzer Winner

The New York Times - July 10, 2020

What Happens When Your Baby Isn’t Who You Expected?

Book Review, The New York Times - July 7, 2020

The Invisible Essential Workers

The New York Times - June 30, 2020

What Should I Do if I Think My Child Has Autism?

The New York Times - April 30, 2020

How Early Intervention Changed My Son’s Life

The New York Times - April 17, 2020

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?

The New York Times - April 17, 2020

My Power Wheelchair Makes Me a Better Mom

The New York Times - April 17, 2020

F.D.A. Bans School Electric Shock Devices

The New York Times - March 6, 2020

When the Police Stop a Teenager With Special Needs

The New York Times - February 27, 2020

Broken Trust: A Cycle of Abuse

The New York Times - February 21, 2020

Take the Quiz: Could You Manage as a Poor American?

The New York Times - January 28, 2020

Eight Killed in Blaze at Czech Home for Disabled

The New York Times - January 19, 2020

Another Disability Disaster in the Making

The New York Times - January 16, 2020

Where Adults Who Need a Hand Gain Independence

The New York Times - January 13, 2020