--- title: The MediSked Blog | ID/DD News (5) description: ID/DD News | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (5) --- [![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 ## [3 Things the I/DD Community Should Be Thankful for This Year](https://info.medisked.com/blog/3-things-the-i/dd-community-should-be-thankful-for-this-year) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Wed, Nov 25, 2015 @ 11:16 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/Conversation.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/3-things-the-i/dd-community-should-be-thankful-for-this-year) There's no question that we (society and this industry) still have a long way to go when it comes to how we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But with tomorrow being Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a few moments to be grateful for some of the positive things. This has been a big year for us here at MediSked and it’s been a big year and in the I/DD world overall. Being grateful only seems right.   While there’s still much work to be done, we can't sell ourselves short. Our hearts are in the right place and we’re heading in the right direction – and those are both big things that we can all be thankful for. Here are a couple more: 1. **Progress** We’re not where we need to be just yet – but we should all be ridiculously thankful that we’re not where we used to be (because that was an embarrassingly bad place to be!) State transition plans have been submitted, revisions are being made, and everyone is thinking about how to get better and do better. Final Rule changes are being implemented, technology is being introduced, and all eyes (and brains) are focused on the future. That in itself is a beautiful thing. Shifts of this magnitude aren’t easy – and any forward movement is worthy of our recognition. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/3-things-the-i/dd-community-should-be-thankful-for-this-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/3-things-the-i/dd-community-should-be-thankful-for-this-year#comments-listing) Tags: [Person-Centered Services](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/person-centered-services), [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news) ## [Governor Cuomo Vetoed a Developmental Disabilities Bill Based on the Olmstead Decision & Some New Yorkers Aren't Very Pleased](https://info.medisked.com/blog/governor-cuomo-vetoed-a-developmental-disabilities-bill-based-on-the-olmstead-decision-some-new-yorkers-arent-very-pleased) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Tue, Nov 24, 2015 @ 05:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/Screenshot_16-160459-edited.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/governor-cuomo-vetoed-a-developmental-disabilities-bill-based-on-the-olmstead-decision-some-new-yorkers-arent-very-pleased) NY's Governor Cuomo has vetoed a bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/governor-cuomo-vetoed-a-developmental-disabilities-bill-based-on-the-olmstead-decision-some-new-yorkers-arent-very-pleased) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/governor-cuomo-vetoed-a-developmental-disabilities-bill-based-on-the-olmstead-decision-some-new-yorkers-arent-very-pleased#comments-listing) Tags: [New York](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/new-york), [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015) ## [6 Myths (And Truths) About Epilepsy](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-myths-and-truths-about-epilepsy) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Thu, Nov 19, 2015 @ 01:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/epilepsy_awareness.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-myths-and-truths-about-epilepsy) November is Epilepsy Awareness Month - and we want to do our part by starting a conversation, dispelling a few myths, and educating people who may not know all of the facts. So, take a moment to read through these five myths and the corresponding truths. Then do your part and share what you've learned with others! [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-myths-and-truths-about-epilepsy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/6-myths-and-truths-about-epilepsy#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015) ## [Connecticut early childhood screening program is growing nationally](https://info.medisked.com/blog/connecticut-early-childhood-screening-program-is-growing-nationally) Posted by [Elizabeth Chatterton](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/elizabeth-chatterton) on Sun, Nov 15, 2015 @ 08:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/dr-dworkin-2.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/connecticut-early-childhood-screening-program-is-growing-nationally) When it comes to early childhood screening, the State of Connecticut and pediatric expert Dr. Paul Dworkin are really onto something.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/connecticut-early-childhood-screening-program-is-growing-nationally) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/connecticut-early-childhood-screening-program-is-growing-nationally#comments-listing) Tags: [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [2015](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2015), [health](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/health) [Previous](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news/page/4) [All posts](https://info.medisked.com/blog/all) [Next Page](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news/page/6) ### Subscribe via E-mail [![New Call\\u002Dto\\u002DAction](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b) ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - 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