by Javier Giagnoni | Aug 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community is celebrating a new milestone towards greater inclusion within the world of sports. In mid-July, history was made at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in North Carolina. Over the course of three days,...
by Javier Giagnoni | Jul 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many physicians are trained to work primarily with children with CP, and numerous physical resources are available in this life stage to help strengthen and stabilize musculoskeletal and muscle function. However, as adulthood approaches, resources and ongoing...
by Javier Giagnoni | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Adults living with Cerebral Palsy—especially individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD)—face added challenges as they continue to age. Secondary effects can worsen over time, influencing how individuals manage their motor function and...
by Javier Giagnoni | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) often have several challenges to overcome, and health equity remains an issue for many. Continual discrimination is a hot-button topic, and the National Council on Disability (NCD) is at the...
by Javier Giagnoni | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pride month is celebrated annually throughout the Americas and worldwide by the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and supporters. It is a significant time of honesty, respect, healing, understanding, and tolerance, and a time to honor pioneers in the LGBTQ+ movement...
by Javier Giagnoni | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The right to receive an education belongs to everyone. Thanks to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), perspectives have shifted toward more inclusion in the education system. Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)...