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People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities1 (I/DD) have the same right to, and responsibilities that accompany, self-determination as everyone else. They are entitled to opportunities, respectful support, and the authority […]

People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities1 (I/DD) must be free from abuse, neglect, or any kind of mistreatment. ISSUE Abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, and maltreatment (collectively, “mistreatment”) of people with intellectual […]

All people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities1  (I/DD) benefit when fully included in community life. ISSUE Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities often are not treated equally. They have been labeled […]

People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities1 (I/DD) have the right to justice and fair treatment in all areas of the criminal justice system and must be afforded the supports and […]

Advocacy on the individual or systems level is acting with or on behalf of an individual or group to resolve an issue, obtain a needed support or service, or promote […]