Populations that deal with increasing vulnerability to health disparities and may withstand increased barriers when receiving primary care are individuals with developmental disabilities. There are approximately 54 million people in the United States that have some type of medical, developmental, or physical disability (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013). These disabling conditions may range from physical, emotional, or mental limitations. The physical impairments can include deficits in mobility, vision, speech, or swallowing. The emotional and mental capacities of an individual can affect the activities of daily living. When clients seek access to medical care in the community they often may be met with several limitations.
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The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016) is a non-profit and support organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of a person with Down syndrome and creating awareness. The group helps to share information on education, health, advocacy, parenting issues, and anything else dealing with Down syndrome. The group offers resources through monthly meetings, public awareness programs, new parent information, resource library, Stand Up for Independence (SUFI) - a self-advocate program, and events for families or fund raising (TCDSAG, 2016). Project Lifesaver has been incorporated into this local area which provides first responders with equipment and training to quickly locate and rescue “at risk” individuals with cognitive disorders who are at constant risk to the life threatening behavior of wandering (Project Lifesaver, 2016). This system is also on a more national basis as well and allows for families to potentially bring their loved ones home safely and in a timely …show more content…
Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged (2011). The Arc Fact Sheet: Developmental disabilities and bill of rights act. Retrieved from: http://www.thearc.org/document.doc?id=2925.
Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged (2016). The Arc: Saint Lucie County- Serving our community since 1954. Retrieved from: http://arcofstlucie.org/services.html.
Autism Now (2016) The Arc: For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Retrieved from: http://autismnow.org/about-us/.
Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P. P., & Sandberg-Cook, J (2013). Primary care: A collaborative practice (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Centers for Disease Control (2014). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Disability and health. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/hcp.html.
Project Lifesaver (2016). Project Lifesaver International: 211. Retrieved from: https://pa211.communityos.org/zf/profile/service/id/1578758 The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. (2000). United States
Government, Public Law 106–402106th Congress.
The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016). Who We Are: Enhancing
The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016) is a non-profit and support organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of a person with Down syndrome and creating awareness. The group helps to share information on education, health, advocacy, parenting issues, and anything else dealing with Down syndrome. The group offers resources through monthly meetings, public awareness programs, new parent information, resource library, Stand Up for Independence (SUFI) - a self-advocate program, and events for families or fund raising (TCDSAG, 2016). Project Lifesaver has been incorporated into this local area which provides first responders with equipment and training to quickly locate and rescue “at risk” individuals with cognitive disorders who are at constant risk to the life threatening behavior of wandering (Project Lifesaver, 2016). This system is also on a more national basis as well and allows for families to potentially bring their loved ones home safely and in a timely …show more content…
Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged (2011). The Arc Fact Sheet: Developmental disabilities and bill of rights act. Retrieved from: http://www.thearc.org/document.doc?id=2925.
Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged (2016). The Arc: Saint Lucie County- Serving our community since 1954. Retrieved from: http://arcofstlucie.org/services.html.
Autism Now (2016) The Arc: For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Retrieved from: http://autismnow.org/about-us/.
Buttaro, T. M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P. P., & Sandberg-Cook, J (2013). Primary care: A collaborative practice (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Centers for Disease Control (2014). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Disability and health. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/hcp.html.
Project Lifesaver (2016). Project Lifesaver International: 211. Retrieved from: https://pa211.communityos.org/zf/profile/service/id/1578758 The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. (2000). United States
Government, Public Law 106–402106th Congress.
The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016). Who We Are: Enhancing