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The Power of Networking Across the START Network
With Julie Lago and Marcus Appolon
NCSS Executive Director Julie Lago and Marcus Appolon from the Temple University Health System Health Crisis Response Center discuss the importance of... Learn More
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March 20 is International Day of Happiness
How can we focus on happiness when there is so much suffering around us? Learn More
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
People with developmental disabilities have always been, and will continue to be, integral members of our communities. Learn More
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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 2025 American Academy of Child & Adolescent 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