PATHS

For Parents with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

We are collaborating with Arizona home-visiting programs to improve access to high-quality parenting support for parents with intellectual disabilities.

4.1 million parents in the U. S. have disabilities (Li, Parish, Mitra & Nicholson, 2017).

Our focus is on supporting parents with intellectual disabilities who have children up to 5 years old.

 

 

Through this project, the IHD team will…

1. Gather information about the evidence-based home-visiting programs currently utilized with Arizona families
2. Collaborate with an advisory group to develop materials designed to enhance home-visiting services for parents with intellectual disabilities
3. Design and provide training to Arizona home-visiting professionals on the utilization of the enhancement materials

Introduction to Intellectual Disability and Home Visiting

In it’s first year, PATHS hosted a series of educational seminars for home visitors and other community health workers. We have covered what Intellectual Disability (ID) is, common myths and challenges surrounding parenting with ID, and implications for home visitors serving parents with ID. Find the video recordings and slideshows in the “More Information” section below under the “PATHS Presentations” tab.

More Information

For more information, contact Dr. Sara Clancey at Sara.Clancey@nau.edu.
Or contact us at paths.az@gmail.com

 

 

 

This contract is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,500,930, with 0% from non-governmental sources. Services provided under contract, including the views expressed in written materials or publications and by any speakers, do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the ADDPC, ACL, or HHS.