Structural Ableism and Healthcare Transition for Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities - Takeaways - MDSpire

Structural Ableism and Healthcare Transition for Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

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  • Kristen Ann Ehrenberger

  • Diana Mendoza-Cervantes

  • Jennifer L. Baldwin

  • May 18, 2026

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    Healthcare transition for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is often poorly supported and fraught with challenges.

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    Structural ableism in healthcare creates barriers for individuals with I/DD, impacting their access to necessary medical services and support.

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    Less than one-quarter of children and youth with special healthcare needs received help in healthcare transition planning before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare can lead to increased health risks, including exacerbations and hospitalizations for these individuals.

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    There is a critical shortage of healthcare providers willing to work with adults with I/DD, exacerbating the challenges faced during healthcare transition.

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Structural Ableism and Healthcare Transition for Adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

  • by Kristen Ann Ehrenberger, Diana Mendoza-Cervantes, Jennifer L. Baldwin

  • May 18, 2026

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