Oct 5, 2024
In this engaging episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, Tony Stuart addresses a compelling question: Are you too old to be a Direct Support Professional (DSP)? Tony dismantles the common misconception that age disqualifies individuals from contributing effectively in the disability support field, especially...
Oct 2, 2024
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, Tony Stuart dives into the modern challenges faced by professionals working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). One of the biggest hurdles is the severe shortage of qualified personnel, particularly direct support professionals (DSPs),...
Sep 30, 2024
In this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé is joined by Dr. Michelle Cantanzerite, Chief Medical Officer at Achievable Health, a federally qualified health center in Culver City, California. Together, they dive into Michelle’s journey into the field of healthcare for individuals with intellectual...
Sep 23, 2024
In this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escude is joined by Dr. Toni Benton, a professor and medical director at the University of New Mexico's Family Medicine department. Together, they dive into the complexities of healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Benton...