Rethinking Healthcare for Adults With Autism And/or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

• By: Joshua Munoz First Place Global Leadership Institute
• September 25th, 2026
• autism research, autism services, coordinated care, disability policy, healthcare access, healthcare barriers, intellectual/developmental disabilities, profound autism
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For many adults with autism and/or I/DD, receiving healthcare can involve more than making an appointment and seeing a doctor. There is getting to the appointment, navigating insurance, waiting in an unfamiliar or overwhelming environment, communicating symptoms and concerns, understanding what...

Broadening Employment Opportunities for Adults with Autism and/or Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD): A Call to Action

• By: Andalib Mushtari, MDS, MPA Joshua Munoz First Place Global Leadership Institute
• September 15th, 2025
• adults, employment, Fall 2025 Issue, intellectual and developmental disabilities, job coaching, meaningful work, policy gaps, supported employment, transportation barriers, workplace inclusion
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Every morning at First Place–Phoenix, a supportive housing property in Midtown Phoenix, Arizona for adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), residents head out with determination and hustle. Some volunteer. Some hold part-time or full-time jobs. Others are still...