The Pursuit of Equity for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism: A 10-Step Plan
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health equity, intellectual and developmental disability, autism, Woods System of Care, IDAAbstract
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (ID/A) are not equitably served by our healthcare, education, housing, and economic systems. As a result, this group is left powerless, often misunderstood, underserved, and at a heightened risk of poor health outcomes and elevated healthcare costs. The pursuit of health equity requires innovative approaches that engage a broad array of decision-makers, advocates, health and human service providers, and, most importantly, the voices of individuals with ID/A, their caregivers, and allies. Through collaborative efforts across systems, institutions, and agencies, the Woods System of Care aims to catalyze action that leads to health equity that addresses the complexity of care from birth to the end of life for people with ID/A.
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