H-CARDD

Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities: a research partnership to improve the health of Canadian adults with developmental disabilities.

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

🫶Thank you to everyone who joined us for Finally Seen: From Diagnosis to Daily Life! Special thanks to our collaborators: Health Canada, @ScienceUpFirst, @WHRCluster, womenmind™ and CAMH’s Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre!

🔗Learn more: https://t.co/4QSfv6WHnv

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

What does it mean to be finally seen as a neurodivergent woman?

Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and community, designed for and by neurodivergent women (+allies!)

🗓 Thursday, May 7
📍 CAMH + livestream
🎟 Register here: https://t.co/h674nOvPZc

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📣 Are you an #autistic adult in the UK or Canada?

We're running a 30-min survey to learn about your mental health, social experiences & support needs.

📚 Enter to win 1 of 12 books by/for the autistic community!

Take part here: https://t.co/hfYipnWRA3

[Ontario Ombudsman @Ont_Ombudsman]

Today, Ombudsman Paul Dubé published his report, Lost in Transition, revealing how the province’s systemic failure to help people with complex developmental disabilities and high needs has left too many to suffer for unnecessarily long periods in hospital. (1/4)

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

Read our joint statement with @ReenaFoundation in response to yesterday's report from the Ontario @Ont_Ombudsman about the urgent gaps facing Ontarians with #developmental #disabilities.

Read our full statement:

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

We were proud to present at #PiPERResearchDay with @CAMHnews and @PiPER_UHN, highlighting inclusive research engagement featuring our self-advocates!
“It was a sharing of knowledge.”
“The future looks positive for patient experiences.”
#InclusiveResearch #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Are you a caregiver or care provider? Do you want to participate in a FREE #mindfulness course?

🔗Click the link here for more information and to register: https://t.co/w4Zu8CsVG0

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

🚀 Discover how social media can connect you to caregiver supports—step by step & stress-free! Join Dr. Anna Durbin, Sept 25, 12–1pm EDT (online). https://t.co/e5J8ylTzKK #Caregivers #NeurodevelopmentalDisabilities #CommunitySupport #OnlineLearning #CaregiverResources

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Hear from Special Olympics athletes Melanie & Susan on how they support their breast and menstrual health in our women's health episode of the IDD: Get to Know Me podcast! https://t.co/0ktyFCeio7

Find other accessible resources on women's health here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Curious how menstruation affects people with intellectual/developmental disabilities differently?

Hear from researcher @laurarstjohn on the women's health episode of our IDD: Get to Know Me podcast! https://t.co/0ktyFCeio7

Find more resources here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Watch a preview of the Men's Health episode of our IDD Get to Know Me: Special Olympics Edition podcast series!

Want to learn more? Check out our other educational materials on men's health here: https://t.co/FNk0KEMvHE

@SpecialOCanada

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📖 Our Easy-Reads break down key health topics like sleep, mindfulness, & more — in a way that’s quick & easy to understand 💪🧠💤

Great for athletes, families & coaches!

🔗 Check them out: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📋 Coach Snapshots are here! Quick, practical tip sheets to help you support the athletes you coach with topics like sleep, mindfulness, health check-ins & more 💪🧠💤

📄 Find them here: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

📸 Family Snapshots are here! Quick tip sheets to help you support the athlete in your family with topics like sleep, mindfulness, & health check-ins 💪💤💜

🧠 Learn more here: https://t.co/LJ1SRObdle

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

🎬 Our animated health video series is live!

Short, fun clips on sleep, mindfulness, health check-ins & more 🧠💤💪 — perfect for athletes, caregivers & curious minds.

🎥 Watch the full playlist here: https://t.co/NOiSFEqdvY

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

🎧Have you checked out the Special Olympics Session of IDD Get to Know Me?

Melanie & Victor talk health with athletes, researchers, caregivers & more 💬💪

Topics: sleep, mindfulness, women’s & men’s health 🧠💜

🎥Watch: https://t.co/odvmHFSZ3l
🎧Listen: https://t.co/xln1UxQiQ9

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

💜 Women's health matters — learn more about key topics such as breast and menstrual health and how to support the women athletes in your life 🏃‍♀️🧠💪

🔗 Explore our resources here: https://t.co/86uWAi5lFk

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

😴 Sleep is key to feeling your best — on and off the field!

Explore tips on getting a good night's sleep and why sleep matters for athletes, families & coaches 🧠💤💪

🔗 Learn more here: https://t.co/TdrCFI7jma

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Learn how to prevent and manage diabetes with our easy-to-use resources — made for athletes, families & coaches 💪🥗🏃

🔗 Check them out: https://t.co/wGmRRyeZSw

[H-CARDD @HCARDD]

Last week, we spotlighted Mindfulness! Check out tip sheets, easy-reads, videos & podcasts that support the health of athletes. Find them here: https://t.co/QHhygp7G1j.