This site contains ICDR activities, disability research news, reports, and general federal disability research resources. Their mission is to promote coordination and cooperation among federal departments and agencies conducting disability, independent living, and rehabilitation research programs—including those that relate to assistive technology research, and research that incorporates the principles of universal design.

A useful video to assist support workers to focus on good practice, and to consider and recognize poor or neglectful practice, abuse, and crime. Video includes a downloadable worksheet to help reflect on the importance of each life area.

NIDA advances the science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.

An agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders and their families.

Tips for community safety for adults with disabilities, including being prepared, responding appropriately to strangers, saying no, personal space, and remaining calm.

Assists disability service providers to understand, implement, and improve practices which safeguard the rights of people they support.

Mental health resources for Latinx/Hispanic, BIPOC, Black/African American, Native/Indigenous, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Multiracial, and Arab/Middle Easter/Muslim/South Asian Communities.

Minnesota Legislature Office of the Revisor of Statutes 2022 reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adults definitions.

A downloadable seven page PDF of the Minnesota Department of Health MN Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents.

State website explaining home and community services, more specifically, publicly funded programs that support people with a variety of disabilities, including developmental, chronic medical conditions, acquired or traumatic brain injuries, and physical disabilities.