The healthcare initiatives and resources described here include those that focus on the provision of prevention, public health, healthcare or parallel health services to older adults with a developmental disability.

Consensus Practice Guidelines for the Primary Healthcare of Adults with a Developmental Disability

These guidelines provide information about the complex health care needs of adults with a developmental disability and make recommendations for action to health care professionals.  Caregivers will find the information helpful to supporting adults with a developmental disability in visits to physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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Service Agreement Between a Regional Hospital and Developmental Services Agency – Sample

This sample service agreement describes mutual responsibilities between two organizations to ensure appropriate support to adults with a developmental disability during hospitalization. 

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