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The first paper from The Victoria & Stuart Project is now out in Palliative Medicine. The paper is about our big focus group study on end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities 🩺 This study was the second step in developing an inclusive end-of-life care planning toolkit for social care learning disability staff. Crucial to understand the perspectives of those involved in end-of-life care planning, including people with learning disabilities themselves. We learned so much from this study about how complex and nuanced end-of-life care planning with people with learning disabilities is. Have a read: https://lnkd.in/dZfarvBS

Teaching healthcare skills to students with disabilities is crucial for their successful transition to adulthood. Health Care Transition focuses on building these skills, promoting self-advocacy, and preparing individuals for the adult model of care. This benefits their health outcomes, quality of life, and long-term success. This week’s issue of our newsletter lists various resources to help assess, write IEP annual goals, and teach healthcare transition skills to students. Read this week’s issue: https://lnkd.in/efrrGbcG #CCLC #HealthcareTransition #secondaryeducation #TransitionEducation #TransitionTips

Secondary education services play a crucial role in improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. Learn about the scientifically validated services that make a difference in this article from Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, highlighting the work of QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment: https://buff.ly/3XmbX75. #transitionservices

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It passed the Senate! A dedicated SOC for DSPs is essential for professionalizing the workforce, improving data collection, and stabilizing wages. While we celebrate this milestone, our work isn't over. We now turn to the U.S. House of Representatives for support of the crucial legislation. Join us in urging Congress to recognize the vital role of DSPs by using the ANCOR action alert to reach out to your Representative. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for DSPs and the individuals they support! Call on Your Representative to Recognize Direct Support Professionals | ANCOR ancor.org • 1 min read

The intricacies of #Section504 compliance can be overwhelming. Learn how your district can enhance support and inclusivity for students with disabilities with best practices in monitoring, timely training, and leveraging technology. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e5-83hRk #specialeducation #studentsuccess

Mawila, D. (2023). The Mediation role of Caregivers and Context on Individual Factors in Enabling Resilience Among Learners with Specific Learning Disability. Interchange, 54(1), 81-94. https://lnkd.in/eA7sd6ew

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It’s Healthcare Decisions Day and we know this can be a tricky topic in long term care and a focus! On the Attorney General Website, you can find useful links to forms for a living will and for healthcare representatives. It can be helpful to involve your psych provider when determining a resident's cognition and mental capacity in regards to making decisions about their healthcare. https://lnkd.in/e-TJfthK