HealthMatters Program is a partnership between community providers, family, people with disability, and academia with a common aim to improve equity in healthcare, health promotion, and public health; and, reduce disparities in health outcomes among people with intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD).

Our evidence-based book and companion resource includes:
Health Matters: The Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum for People with Developmental Disabilities. By Beth Marks, Jasmina Sisirak, and Tamar Heller
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Matters-Curriculum-Developmental-Disabilities/dp/1557669996

Health Matters for People With Developmental Disabilities: Creating a Sustainable Health Promotion Program. By Beth Marks, Jasmina Sisirak, and Tamar Heller
http://www.amazon.com/Health-Matters-People-Developmental-Disabilities/dp/1598570005/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PMK09GSGFQX8G7J7SVS

Informational Webinar Recording
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Informational Webinar Recording
Informational Webinar for Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Application December 2023
38:47
Informational Webinar for Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Application December 2023
Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Application Informational Webinar 2023 06 13
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Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Application Informational Webinar 2023 06 13
Beyond Silos: Trauma-Informed Care for People with IDD
1:02:20
Beyond Silos: Trauma-Informed Care for People with IDD
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Experiencing Abuse Tips, Tools and Strategies
1:05:48
People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Experiencing Abuse Tips, Tools and Strategies
Trauma and Ableism as Social Determinant of Health for People with IDD March 8, 2023
1:03:43
Trauma and Ableism as Social Determinant of Health for People with IDD March 8, 2023
Brain Health and Trauma-Informed Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
59:43
Brain Health and Trauma-Informed Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Supporting the Health of People with IDD by Improving Health Literacy
1:02:35
Supporting the Health of People with IDD by Improving Health Literacy
Beyond Access and Inclusion Belonging in Healthcare for the Population with IDD Tobias (12-13-22)
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Beyond Access and Inclusion Belonging in Healthcare for the Population with IDD Tobias (12-13-22)
Promoting Direct Support Professional Resilience Synthesizing Findings to Make an Impact 12-6-22
1:01:14
Promoting Direct Support Professional Resilience Synthesizing Findings to Make an Impact 12-6-22
Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Information Webinar 11-29-22
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Virtual Coach HealthMatters Program Information Webinar 11-29-22
Improving Access to Home Hospital for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
1:02:02
Improving Access to Home Hospital for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Improving Medication Administration for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
57:05
Improving Medication Administration for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Building Healthy Relationships at Work
1:02:23
Building Healthy Relationships at Work
Understanding SSDI, SSI, and Work Incentives
1:05:41
Understanding SSDI, SSI, and Work Incentives
Preventing Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with IDD
1:11:46
Preventing Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with IDD
Wellness at Work: Dynamic Applications of the HealthMatters Program in New Mexico Project SEARCH
59:03
Wellness at Work: Dynamic Applications of the HealthMatters Program in New Mexico Project SEARCH
Applying Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Dementia Care Group Homes for Support Services
1:02:05
Applying Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Dementia Care Group Homes for Support Services
Enhancement of Geriatric Care for All Resources for Older Adults with IDD 10-26-21
1:16:05
Enhancement of Geriatric Care for All Resources for Older Adults with IDD 10-26-21
Tailoring, Targeting, and Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with IDD Living with Dementia
1:05:49
Tailoring, Targeting, and Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with IDD Living with Dementia
Nutrition and Brain Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
1:03:19
Nutrition and Brain Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Brain Health Across the Lifespan for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
1:02:57
Brain Health Across the Lifespan for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) for People with IDD (2021 HBI Series Webinar 1)
1:11:41
Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) for People with IDD (2021 HBI Series Webinar 1)
Addressing Challenges of Social Media for Individuals Living with IDD and Mental Health Issues
1:02:39
Addressing Challenges of Social Media for Individuals Living with IDD and Mental Health Issues
Exercise as a Human Right: Providing Inclusive Fitness Opportunities During Pandemic & Beyond
1:03:02
Exercise as a Human Right: Providing Inclusive Fitness Opportunities During Pandemic & Beyond
Addressing Emotional Health Needs of People with IDD During a Pandemic A Model Demonstration Project
1:02:18
Addressing Emotional Health Needs of People with IDD During a Pandemic A Model Demonstration Project
Employment Resilience: People with IDD are Critical Frontline Workers
1:04:43
Employment Resilience: People with IDD are Critical Frontline Workers
Shifting Services in Community Based Organizations Meeting the Needs of People with IDD
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Shifting Services in Community Based Organizations Meeting the Needs of People with IDD
HealthMatters Program Virtual Coach: Health Matters Now More than Ever
1:03:17
HealthMatters Program Virtual Coach: Health Matters Now More than Ever
Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers They Aren’t Visitors
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Hospitalized People with IDD Need their Caregivers They Aren’t Visitors