--- title: The MediSked Blog | ID/DD News (3) description: ID/DD News | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (3) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [What Are We Doing at I/DD Agencies Today That We Might Regret 20 Years From Now?](https://info.medisked.com/blog/what-are-we-doing-at-i/dd-agencies-today-that-we-might-regret-20-years-from-now) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Wed, Feb 17, 2016 @ 01:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/1c2140916e381affba33610add70e2e2.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/what-are-we-doing-at-i/dd-agencies-today-that-we-might-regret-20-years-from-now) This morning I had coffee with an executive from a very well-respected local agency. We were talking about self-direction, managed care, and many of the other large scale changes happening in our world when we took a moment to ruminate on the fact that this is a very pivotal time. Sure, many of the changes are terrifying to think about and I'm not sure any of us are very clear on how we're going to get from here to there -  but that's the exciting part! We have a chance to make a real difference and shape the way that things go. During this conversation, I shared that I'd spoken with a mentor who has been in the field for longer than I've been alive and he admitted to feeling very guilty and ashamed for some of the things he'd taken part in and condoned during the early part of his career (shock therapy, horrific instituational practices etc.) The gentleman I was having coffee with then shared that his agency has every new hire watch Willowbrook videos as part of their training - and how absolutely horrendous and awful it is for everyone to see. We're not where we need to be for sure, but it's really encouraging to look back and see how far we've already come. For us, this morning, that begged a very important question: what will people think of what we're doing now, twenty years down the line? [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/what-are-we-doing-at-i/dd-agencies-today-that-we-might-regret-20-years-from-now) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/what-are-we-doing-at-i/dd-agencies-today-that-we-might-regret-20-years-from-now#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [10 Great I/DD News & Information Sources for 2016](https://info.medisked.com/blog/10-great-i/dd-information-sources-for-2016) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 01:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/16820153696_fb60a5fd20_b.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/10-great-i/dd-information-sources-for-2016) [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/10-great-i/dd-information-sources-for-2016) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/10-great-i/dd-information-sources-for-2016#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [The Important Role of the Media in Starting a 'Dialogue on Disability'](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-important-role-of-the-media-in-starting-a-dialogue-on-disability) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Mon, Jan 11, 2016 @ 10:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/mimianddonna.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-important-role-of-the-media-in-starting-a-dialogue-on-disability) As Mad Man Don Draper once said, "If you don't like what's being said, change the conversation." Two influential organizations in the Rochester, NY community are doing just that. And it's commendable. They've embarked on an education-based mission to make sure people with disabilities are seen, heard, and understood -  and they're prompting important conversations that are in many cases, overdue.  Our public broadcasting station [WXXI](http://interactive.wxxi.org/) and the [Al Sigl Community of Agencies](http://www.alsigl.org/) have partnered on weeklong programming for a “Dialogue on Disability” initiative. The talk radio and television shows are designed to encourage conversations about the abilities of people with physical and intellectual disabilities. The programming will run from Jan. 10 through 17. Some offerings I'm most looking forward to include: [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-important-role-of-the-media-in-starting-a-dialogue-on-disability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-important-role-of-the-media-in-starting-a-dialogue-on-disability#comments-listing) Tags: [Autism](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/autism), [Inspirational Individuals](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inspirational-individuals), [Inclusion](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/inclusion), [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [When It Comes To Respectful Language Are There More Questions Than Answers?](https://info.medisked.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-respectful-language-are-there-more-questions-than-answers) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Fri, Jan 08, 2016 @ 04:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/language.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/when-it-comes-to-respectful-language-are-there-more-questions-than-answers) I just attended a webinar on respectful language, presented by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.  There was a lot of great discussion, but no clear answers on many of the topics addressed.  One discussion that really stood out to me was the question of what to call the people you're providing supports to - particularly in documentation.  We make the fields in MediSked Connect customizable - so that you can use the language your agency prefers. 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