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The Gift of Rest: Navigating Caregiving Through the Holidays
November is National Family Caregivers Month
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month in November, we invited a caregiver to tell her story and share some advice for other caregivers. Learn More
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NCSS Leaders Present at National Psychiatry Conference
Sharing expertise at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Learn More
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Community Food Resources
Sharing resources during SNAP funding uncertainty Learn More
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October is ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD is more prevalent in IDD than in the broader population. Learn More
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October 9 is National Depression Screening Day
Supporting People with IDD and Mental Health Needs
Among people with IDD, the depression rate may be as high as 39%, so screening in the population is important. Learn More
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New Executive Director at National Center for START Services®
NCSS Welcomes Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW
Julie Lago, MSW, LICSW began her role this month as the new Executive Director of the National Center for START Services® (NCSS) at the Institute on D... Learn More
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NCSS Training Team Highlights Maine Partnership at Summit
In May 2025, the inaugural Innovation Summit: A Path for Maine showcased the impact of Maine’s ongoing partnership with NCSS. Learn More
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The Stories of START
Reflecting on the 2025 START National Training Institute
Stories can build communities in the START network and beyond, as we learned at SNTI 2025. Learn More
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
One in five people in the US experience a mental health issue each year, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Learn More
A young woman with cognitive disability smiles in front of blooming flowers during sunset. The golden hour light enhances the natural beauty of the scene.
Myth Busting: Happiness and People with IDD-MH
NCSS is busting the myth that people with IDD-MH are always happy. Learn More