Developmental Disability in Healthcare-Module 2: DD in Texas

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Video Summary

The video highlights the challenges in accessing healthcare for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in Texas. There are over 500,000 people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the state, and lengthy waits for Medicaid waivers exacerbate service access. Nearly a third of public school students have learning disabilities, and 18% of Texas children face emotional or developmental issues. Texas ranks poorly, 50 out of 51, in healthcare access, making service attainment particularly difficult. People with DD often have complex medical needs, further complicating care access. The following module will explore barriers and gaps in healthcare services for those with DD.

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In this module, you will learn about DD and DD in healthcare, specifically in Texas.

Keywords

developmental disabilities

healthcare access

Medicaid waivers

Texas

service barriers