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Congratulations to Dr. Virginie Cobigo, who won the Inclusive Research, Exemplary Research: Inspiring Stories Competition organized by the Office of the Vice-President at the University of Ottawa.

Read more here: https://t.co/EiJ8QdmhSx

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MAPS Trainee Kelly Biggs will be presenting her research on colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis in adults with #IDD at the upcoming 2021 IASSIDD conference.

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MAPS Trainee Rebecca Hansford will be presenting at the upcoming CSEB 2021 Virtual Conference. Her research explores the influence of congregate setting on positive COVID-19 tests among persons with #IDD in Ontario.

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Emma Hildebrandt, an undergraduate student in the Life Sciences Specialization program at Queen’s, has joined our team for the summer and will be working on a cancer-related project for her 4th year honours thesis starting in the fall.

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Congratulations to MAPS Trainee Rebecca Hansford for presenting at the CPHA COVID-19 and Public Health Forum 2021. Her research examined quarantine and COVID-19 among adults with #IDD in Ontario.

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MAPS Trainee Rebecca Hansford will be presenting at the upcoming 2021 OADD RSIG Day. Her research examined COVID-19 tests results among a high-risk sample of adults with #IDD in Ontario.

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Study concludes that the international consensus statement is applicable to supporting individuals with #IDD who are frail; however, more work is needed to understand if using these principles and recommendations leads to improved outcomes. Read here: https://t.co/y5omdWFPZZ

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Scoping review concludes that more research is needed to show that recommended quality interprofessional primary health care is provided to adults with #IDD. Read here: https://t.co/NzVqtfUMOq

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A new study study found that the annual mortality rates for adults with #IDD in Manitoba were higher than those for a matched comparison group. Read here: https://t.co/bnANvyBeYF

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A new #MAPS study explored inter-sectoral collaboration in supporting adults with #IDD who are frail. It found that there is a lack of resources and tools to help develop, maintain, and sustain inter-sectoral partnerships. Read here: https://t.co/u5GN6oOCiP

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This was not an easy decision to make, but with concern for the well-being of our participants, we believe this is the right course of action at this time. Stay tuned for more https://t.co/OlVQhoXvkR (2/2)

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We're sorry to announce that due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, our upcoming #IASSIDDToronto conference has been cancelled, with the plan to reschedule in the future. (1/2)

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This June, join us at the #2020IASSIDDToronto conference to hear our keynote speaker, Dederieke Festen, PhD from @erasmusmc, Netherlands speak! Register today at https://t.co/HqvwKuILfX

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Meet our keynote speaker for #2020IASSIDDToronto! Maarten Cuypers, PhD from @radboudumc, Netherlands is one of five speakers presenting at the conference in June. Don’t miss out, register today at https://t.co/HqvwKuraop

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Empowering Family Caregivers to Improve Health Care Communication, free webinar Tuesday March 3, 2020, 12:00-1:00PM EST. will focus on how parents and siblings can support their family member to get the best health care possible. Register here: https://t.co/Ei11BqOtoD

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Registration is officially open! Join us June 16-17 for #2020IASSIDDToronto. Visit https://t.co/HqvwKuraop to learn more and take advantage of early-pricing.

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Call for abstracts! The 2020 #IASSIDDToronto Conference invites you to submit abstracts until February 1, 2020. Visit https://t.co/HqvwKuraop for more information.

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Interested in what MAPS researchers have been working on in 2018 and 2019? Read our Aging Annual Report here: https://t.co/WUtwNNZdwA

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Did you know we’re now taking abstract submissions for the 2020 #IASSIDDToronto Conference on #IDD? The deadline is Feb 1, 2020. Visit https://t.co/HqvwKuraop for more information.

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Make sure you save the date for the 2020 IASSIDD Health Special Interest Research Group Conference on June 16-17, 2020. Stay tuned for details on early bird registration and keynote speakers. For more information, visit https://t.co/HqvwKuraop #IASSIDDToronto