developmental disabilities

People who use wheelchairs don't always have access to necessary training to be able to learn advanced skills that allow them to navigate an often inaccessible world. One program in Indiana aims to address that.

WFYI's Terri Dee spoke with Damar Services President and CEO Dr. Jim Dalton about plans for Damar Village and its strategy to use sensory experiences help people with developmental disabilities.

Many people with developmental disabilities like autism receive support from day programs. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of those programs have shut down or moved online.

The annual Case for Inclusion report ranks states on a number of measures, including services and policies geared towards people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

A new task force met to address what is working and what is not when it comes to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Indiana lags the national benchmark for the age at which children should be screened for developmental delays. Researchers at Indiana University are pointing to the success of the state's "Early Evaluation Hubs" as evidence that such an approach can have impact.