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Project

IDD Health Care Toolkit Project

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Janet Shouse
[email protected]
615-875-8833

Project Description:

The Health Care Toolkit is a website at idd.toolkit.org that provides information for the primary care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Toolkit offers health care providers best-practice tools and information regarding specific medical and mental and behavioral health concerns of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including resources for patients and families. The Toolkit is also accessible on smartphones and tablets.

Keyword(s):

primary care, adults w/IDD, physicians, electronic toolkit

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National