intellectual and developmental disabilities

Policy & Politics

Conservatorship system is slow to change, despite availability of less restrictive options

Carter Barrett

If a judge decides someone is not able to make their own decisions, the person can be placed under a court-appointed guardianship, which is also known as a conservatorship. Some states allow less-restrictive alternatives, but it’s unclear how widely they’re used.
Community Health

Group Home Residents With Disabilities Live With Precautions To Keep COVID-19 At Bay

Lauren Bavis

This story was updated on July 24, 2020 to include additional information on deaths in group homes.One of the ways Mikaela Coppedge has coped during the…
Personal Health

Closed Day Programs Add Pressure on Families Supporting People With Autism

Lauren Bavis

Brandon Duncan describes himself as fearless. So when he first heard news reports about the novel coronavirus, the 30-year-old wasn’t afraid for himself.…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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