Presenter: Yona Lunsky
This presentation takes us on a journey toward improving healthcare for Canadians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, starting with a look at their health status and highlighting existing gaps and challenges. We’ll then explore how healthcare can evolve, sharing concrete examples of innovative approaches. Finally, we’ll outline essential steps—a “road map”—to guide us forward, inspired by years of collaboration among people with IDD, their families, researchers, providers, and decision-makers working and learning together.
After this session, you will be able to:
- Identify healthcare inequities affecting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Understand key factors that influence health outcomes for adults with IDD.
- Explore opportunities for healthcare improvements for adults with IDD in Canada.