IDD Health Matters

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Episodes: 148

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IDD Health Matters hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM features guests from across the globe who are leading the efforts to improve health, wellness and health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Episode Date
Ep 148: Putting People First: The Power of Person-Centered Care
May 18, 2026
Ep 147: Leading with Compassion: Building Inclusive, Person‑Centered Supports for People with IDD
May 11, 2026
Ep 146: Dental Care Without Borders: Reaching Refugees and People with Disabilities
May 04, 2026
Ep 145: Personal Experience Driving Better, More Equitable Health Care for People With IDD
Apr 27, 2026
Ep 144: From Immigrant Health to Disability Justice: Dr. Lauren Clark on Advancing Health Equity
Apr 20, 2026
Ep 143: Improving Community‑Based Support Through Person‑Centered Quality Practices
Apr 13, 2026
Ep 142: Charting the LifeCourse: Empowering Individuals with IDD and Families Across the Lifespan
Apr 06, 2026
Ep 141: Mercer University Launches Comprehensive Health Center to Advance Care for Adults with IDD
Mar 31, 2026
Ep 140: Tennessee Leads with Innovative, Person‑Centered Support for People with IDD
Mar 23, 2026
Ep 139: From Misdiagnosis to Advocacy: Jacqueline Cuevas Finds Her Voice
Mar 15, 2026
Ep 138: Josh Muñoz on Supporting Independent Living for People with IDD
Mar 09, 2026
Ep 137: Ley Linder on Medical, Environmental, and Emotional Roots of Behavior
Mar 02, 2026
Ep 136: Finding Joy and Purpose in Caregiving: Kathy Parry's Story
Feb 23, 2026
Ep 135: Auburn Nursing Leaders Transform IDD Care Training With Innovative Education
Feb 16, 2026
Ep 134: Expanding Autism Understanding and Equity in Healthcare
Feb 09, 2026
Ep 133: Danielle Terrell on Advocacy, Care, and Global Impact in IDD Support
Feb 02, 2026
Ep 132: David Toback Shows How Person‑Centered Support Truly Transforms IDD Care
Jan 26, 2026
Ep 131: Liz Zaso on Advocacy, Inclusion, and Empowering People with IDD
Jan 20, 2026
Ep 130: Improving Medication Safety With Tech‑Driven Innovation Featuring Brian Connery
Jan 12, 2026
Ep 129: Rethinking Meds for People with IDD
Jan 05, 2026
Ep 128: From LVN to Telehealth Advocate: Kaylee Graham's Mission to Improve IDD Care
Dec 29, 2025
Ep 127: From Policy to Personal: Dr. Laura Brackin's Journey in Disability Advocacy
Dec 22, 2025
Ep 126: Expanding Psychiatric Training to Improve Care for People with IDD
Dec 15, 2025
Ep 125: Steve Gonyea's Mission to Reform Disability and Foster Care Systems
Dec 08, 2025
Ep 124: Bridging Technology and Care to Empower People With IDD
Dec 01, 2025
Ep 123: Jackie Kancir Pushes Policy and Integration for People with Profound Autism
Nov 24, 2025
Ep 122: Nick Wood Highlights Workforce Challenges and Managed Care Evolution for Better IDD Services
Nov 17, 2025
Ep 121: Mary Kay Rizzolo Champions Strengths-Based Accreditation for People with IDD
Nov 10, 2025
Ep 120: Rethinking Support for Individuals with IDD Featuring Bob Sattler
Nov 03, 2025
Ep 119: Kayla McKeon Advocates for Disability Rights and Health Equity
Oct 27, 2025
Ep 118: Redefining Quality of Life: A Parent's Perspective on Supporting Adults with IDD
Oct 20, 2025
Ep 117: Terry Reiser Advocates for Aging with Dignity
Oct 13, 2025
Ep 116: Dr. Alicia Thatcher and Inclusive Healthcare for Adults with IDD
Oct 06, 2025
Ep 115: Smartwatch Tech Boosts Independence for People with IDD
Sep 29, 2025
Ep 114: Compassion in Action With Massalan Bility
Sep 22, 2025
Ep 113: Melody Johnson's Lifelong Mission to Empower People with IDD
Sep 15, 2025
Ep 112: Understanding Behavior as Communication With Ley Linder
Sep 08, 2025
Ep 111: Revolutionizing Dentistry with Heart: The Jack Dillenberg Story
Sep 01, 2025
Ep 110: Bridging Medical and Behavioral Care With Ley Linder
Aug 25, 2025
Ep 109: Financial Literacy and Community Advocacy with Dr. Anthony Rodriguez
Aug 19, 2025
Ep 108: Top Dental Concerns with Dr. M. Dian Chin Kit-Wells
Aug 11, 2025
Ep 107: Rebecca Enders Is Revolutionizing Case Management for Disability Services
Aug 04, 2025
Ep 106: Dr. Carol Price Guthrie Champions Health Equity for People with IDD
Jul 28, 2025
Ep 105: Jean Phelps, Empowering Lives Through Everyday Support
Jul 21, 2025
Ep 104: Dr. Susan Havercamp and Health Equity For People With IDD
Jul 14, 2025
Ep 103: Sharon Gomez, Supports and Services For People With IDD
Jul 07, 2025
Ep 102: AJ Forster, IDD Pharmaceutical Services and Behavioral Health
Jun 30, 2025
Ep 101: Wesley Anderson, Director of Employment and Community Services at NASDDDS
Jun 21, 2025
Ep 100: Supporting Aging with IDD: Early Dementia Detection and Advocacy with Kathryn Pears of NTG
Jun 14, 2025
Ep 99: Improving Psychiatric Care for People with IDD | Dr. Mike Cummings on Polypharmacy, START & Empowerment
Jun 07, 2025
Ep 98: How iCare Manager Is Transforming IDD Care With EHR Technology and AI Integration
May 31, 2025
Ep 97: Training Nurses for Better IDD Care with Michael Sigelman
May 24, 2025
Ep 96: Shelly Chandler on Health Equity and Communication in IDD Services
May 17, 2025
Ep 95: Nursing, Advocacy & Heart: Patty Haberkorn & Deanna Cox on 35+ Years in DD Care
May 05, 2025
Ep 94: Tony Thomas on Building a Career in Disability Services
Apr 28, 2025
Ep 93: Breaking Healthcare Barriers: Dr. Alice Bacherini on Physician Bias and Disability Inclusion
Apr 21, 2025
Ep 92: Breaking Barriers in Disability Rights & Health Equity with Alison Barkoff
Apr 14, 2025
Ep 91: Empowering Disability Advocacy: Liz Weintraub on Health Equity, Plain Language & Self-Advocacy
Apr 07, 2025
Ep 90: From Dentistry to Medicine: A Journey of Compassion with Dr. Ben Warner
Mar 31, 2025
Ep 89: Promoting Self-Determination and Mental Health Equity with Richard Chapman
Mar 24, 2025
Ep 88: From Rock & Roll to Rhythmic Healing: Eddie Tuduri's Journey
Mar 17, 2025
Ep 87: Improving Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Communication, Training & Advocacy with Rachel Potts
Mar 10, 2025
Ep 86: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD | Chris Helfrich & Dr. Craig Escudé
Mar 03, 2025
Ep 85: Bob Sattler on Transforming Person-Centered Care in Developmental Disabilities
Feb 24, 2025
Ep 84: Telling the Stories That Matter with John Silfies
Feb 17, 2025
Ep 83: Bridging Ministry and Disability Support: A Conversation with Johnathon Crumley
Feb 10, 2025
Ep 82: A Lifetime in IDD Nursing: Sharon Parker Love on Crisis Prevention & Quality Care
Feb 03, 2025
Ep 81: Bridging Gaps in IDD Healthcare: Insights from Rory Sheehan and Professor Angela Hassiotis
Jan 27, 2025
Ep 80: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Brandi Kelly
Jan 20, 2025
Ep 79: Autism Advocacy Through Magic with Cody Clark
Jan 13, 2025
Ep 78: START Services for IDD: Crisis Prevention and Mental Health Support with Robert Scholz
Jan 06, 2025
Ep 77: Revolutionizing IDD Care: Aging, Dementia, and Inclusion Insights with Cathy Service
Dec 30, 2024
Ep 76: Enhancing Health and Wellness for Individuals with IDD with UC Health
Dec 23, 2024
Ep 75: Empowering DSPs: Credentialing, Leadership, and Advocacy with Bethany Toledo & Becky Watson of OADSP
Dec 16, 2024
Ep 74: Transforming IDD Healthcare: Dr. David Fray on Collaborative Care, Global Impact, and Inclusion
Dec 09, 2024
Ep 73: John Dickerson: Innovator in IDD Advocacy and Founder of Quillo | Inspiring Positive Change
Dec 02, 2024
Ep 72: Empowering Lives: Insights from DSP Kelley Shepherd on Advocacy and Personal Growth
Nov 25, 2024
Ep 71: Deb Davis on Person-Centered Care and Advocacy for Individuals with IDD
Nov 18, 2024
Ep 70: Julie Foster Hagan on Advancing Health Equity for Disabilities
Nov 11, 2024
Ep 69: Mary Brogan on Advancing Developmental Disability Services and Medicaid Waiver Programs in Hawaii
Nov 04, 2024
Ep 68: Elevating Direct Support: John Raffaele on Professional Development for DSPs
Oct 28, 2024
EP 67: Valerie Bradley on Deinstitutionalization, IDD Community Integration, and Workforce Solutions
Oct 21, 2024
Ep 66: Improving IDD Healthcare: Valerie Chadwick on Advocacy, Inclusive Training, and Future Goals
Oct 14, 2024
Ep 65: Dr. Kelly Nye-Lengerman on Disability Inclusion & Health Equity
Oct 07, 2024
Ep 64: Improving Healthcare for People with IDD: Dr. Michele Cantanzerite on Integrated Care
Sep 30, 2024
Ep 63: Innovative Healthcare for Individuals with IDD: Dr. Toni Benton on Collaborative Care
Sep 23, 2024
Ep 62: Transforming IDD Care: Ann Hardiman on Deinstitutionalization, Healthcare & Leadership Challenges
Sep 16, 2024
Ep 61: Dr. Carl Tyler on Improving Healthcare for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Sep 09, 2024
Ep 60: Enhancing Health Equity in IDD Care: Insights from Pharmacy Leaders Nanette Wrobel & Jessica Jacobs
Sep 02, 2024
Ep 59: Career Opportunities and Health Equity Insights with Catherine Thibedeau
Aug 26, 2024
Ep 58: Art Dykstra's Journey in IDD Support and the Power of Interdisciplinary Care
Aug 19, 2024
Ep 57: Understanding Trauma-Informed Care for IDD: Insights from Karyn Harvey PhD
Aug 12, 2024
Ep 56: Integrated Care & Advocacy with Meera Gandhi at Kramer Davis Health
Aug 05, 2024
Ep 55: Unlocking Health Equity: Dr. Steven Merahn on Transformative Care in the IDD Space
Jul 29, 2024
Ep 54: Innovative Approaches to IDD Health with Nurse Natalie Symons from Milestone HCQU West
Jul 22, 2024
Ep 53: Unlocking Health Equity: Expert Insights with Nurse Consultant Terry Broda
Jul 15, 2024
Ep 52: Empowering People with Disabilities: Insights & Innovations: Elizabeth Martin of Living Resources
Jul 08, 2024
Ep 51: Unlocking Disability Rights: Insights on Workplace Accommodations with Federal Employment Lawyer Eric Pines
Jul 01, 2024
Ep 50: Revolutionizing IDD Healthcare: Dr. Matt Holder on Transformative Patient-Centered Care at Kramer Davis Health
Jun 24, 2024
Ep 49: An Insightful Discussion with Ernest "Ernie" McNutt on Health Equity for IDD
Jun 17, 2024
Ep 48: Empowering Neurodiversity: Dr. Harold Reitman Discusses Health Equity
Jun 10, 2024
Ep 47: Improving Health Equity for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Lorene Reagan
Jun 03, 2024
Ep 46: Revolutionizing Adaptive Health: TruFit's Innovative Solutions for Disabilities with Adam White
May 27, 2024
Ep 45: Expanding Horizons in Autism Support: A Conversation with Patrick Paul
May 20, 2024
Ep 44: Enhancing Dental Care for Individuals with IDD: Elizabeth Thompson & Meelin D. Chin Kit-Wells
May 13, 2024
EP 43: The Burden and Impact of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) in People with IDD with Dr. Sharon Cahoon-Metzger
May 06, 2024
Ep 42: Transforming Care: Andrew Kelly on Integrating Technology in Health Services for Individuals with IDD
Apr 29, 2024
Ep 41: Integrative Healthcare Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Expert Insights from Dr. Jennifer Lecomte and Dr. Wendy Aita
Apr 22, 2024
Ep 40: Empowering IDD Advocacy: Lisa Burck on Supported Decision-Making and Disability Services
Apr 15, 2024
Ep 39: Empowering DSPs: Insights from NADSP's Joe MacBeth
Apr 08, 2024
Ep 38: Overcoming Barriers: Kirsten Sanchirico's Journey in Disability Advocacy and Education
Apr 01, 2024
Ep 37: Advancing IDD Healthcare: Insights from Nursing Leaders Dina Pizzurro-Smith & Daleigh Tallent
Mar 25, 2024
Ep 36: Transforming Lives Through Intellectual Disability Nursing: Insights from Dr. Owen Doody
Mar 18, 2024
EP 35: Navigating Health and Housing for Individuals with Disabilitieswith Patricia Calandra
Mar 11, 2024
Ep 34: David Ervin's Vision for Health Equity and Accessible Services
Mar 04, 2024
Ep 33: Transforming Perceptions: Rick Guidotti on Celebrating Diversity in IDD Health Matters Podcast
Feb 26, 2024
Ep 32: Advancing Alzheimer's Treatment in IDD: Breakthroughs and Hope with Dr. Seth Keller
Feb 19, 2024
Ep 31: Cathy Ficker Terrill's Quest for IDD Inclusion & Equity
Feb 12, 2024
Ep 30: Understanding Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Caregiver Insights with Dr. Beau Ances
Feb 05, 2024
Ep 29: Voices of Inclusion: Empowering the IDD Community with Tony Stuart and Craig Escude MD
Jan 29, 2024
Ep 28: Addressing Health Equity in IDD and Exploring Dementia in Down Syndrome w Dr Seth Keller
Jan 22, 2024
Ep 27: Transforming Lives in the IDD Community with Suzanne Meiklejohn of Schenectady Arc
Jan 15, 2024
Ep 26: Transforming IDD Care: Dr. Benjamin Margolis & Innovative Neurobehavioral Strategies in IDD
Jan 08, 2024
Ep 25: Empowering Voices in Healthcare with BJ Stasio
Jan 01, 2024
Ep 24: Empowering Change in IDD Services: Experts Alexandra Bonardi & Lindsay DuBois
Dec 25, 2023
Ep 23: Innovating Health Solutions for the IDD Community with Maulik Trivedi
Dec 18, 2023
Ep 22: Shaping a More Inclusive Future: Insights from Ron Wakefield
Dec 11, 2023
EP 21: Overcoming Barriers & Celebrating Abilities with Justin Steinberg
Dec 04, 2023
Ep 20: Melissa DiSipio
Nov 27, 2023
Ep 19: Exploring Health Equity in IDD with Dr. Deven Unadkat
Nov 20, 2023
Ep 18: Empowering Voices: Amanda Harnnauth on Life, Poetry, and Special Olympics
Nov 13, 2023
Ep 17: Unlocking Health Equity with Craig Sever BS, R.Ph.
Nov 06, 2023
Ep 16: Steve Perlman, DDS
Oct 30, 2023
Ep 15: Advocacy, Care, and Passion in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities with Maria Saladino
Oct 23, 2023
Ep 14: Justin Amoyal CEO of Impruvon Health
Oct 16, 2023
Ep 13: Grace Gould of IntellectAbility
Oct 09, 2023
Ep 12: Kim Hing Special Olympics Athlete Leader of Northern CA
Oct 02, 2023
Ep 11: Ian Cowart of Brandi's Hope Community Services
Sep 25, 2023
Ep 10: Jamie Valis, PhD and Kristin Compton, DMD, MHA, FAADD
Sep 18, 2023
Ep 9: Julian Trollor Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health, and Head, Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry Professor
Sep 11, 2023
Ep 8: Maggie Nygren EdD, FAAIDD Executive Director and CEO of AAIDD
Sep 04, 2023
Ep 7: Pam Merkle, Executive Director AADD
Aug 28, 2023
Ep 6: Diane Moore Executive Director of DDNA
Aug 21, 2023
Ep 5: Allen Wong, DDS
Aug 14, 2023
Ep 4: Mary Sowers Executive Director of NASDDDS
Aug 07, 2023
Ep 3: Michael Seereiter
Jul 31, 2023
Ep 2: Gabrielle Sedor Chief Operations Officer & Foundation Director of ANCOR
Jul 24, 2023
Ep 1: Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD, DHL
Jul 20, 2023