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Our disability health work spans Medical Education, Public Health, Health Services Research, and Policy. From medical education to Medicaid advocacy, these collaborations connect community priorities with research and resources people can use. Explore the projects and DDL’s contribution to each.
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Medical Education NICHE-MED
With American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD)
A medical education initiative to support the implementation of community engaged scholarship to address training gaps in the care of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the lifespan.
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About this project
The National Inclusive Curriculum for Health Education – Medical (NICHE-MED) helps future physicians examine attitudes about disability and build the knowledge and skills to address ableism. It centers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), considers how disability and other experiences of marginalization intersect, and supports community-engaged scholarship within medical education.
Our contribution
DDL’s founder and Chief Operating Officer serve as co-directors for NICHE-MED implementation in support of AADMD.
Medical Education IDD Toolkit
With Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Practical resources to support healthcare for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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About this project
The IDD Toolkit brings together resources for the care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Our contribution
We partner with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to redesign and disseminate the IDD Toolkit website.
Health Services Research and Policy · Public Health CANDID
With National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Supporting better healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through education and advocacy.
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About this project
CANDID stands for Coalition for Actionable Novel Data Insights and Decisions. It brings DDL and NDSS together to support better healthcare quality, access, and education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Our contribution
We co-create resources with NDSS for healthcare professional education and Medicaid advocacy.
Public Health Wellness4ky
Helping people with lived experience and their networks access disability health education and support.
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About this project
Wellness4ky provides disability health education, technical assistance, and support for people with lived experience and their networks.
Our contribution
DDL provides website hosting and maintenance to help keep this resource freely available.
Health Services Research and Policy Dr. Priya Lab
An initiative in development, using short educational content to address misinformation and build trust.
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Focus & progress
A Data Design Lab initiative
About this project
Dr. Priya Lab is a developing blog and social media initiative using short educational content, or microlearning, to inform different audiences, address misinformation, and build trust. It is informed by participatory action research.
Our contribution
DDL leads this initiative.