Resources

Fact Sheets

The below topics are brief, two-page fact sheets for family members, advocates, professionals, media, researchers, policymakers and others that provide an overview of a specific topic related to intellectual disabilities.  A wide variety of topics are covered, from the causes of intellectual disabilities to various types of syndromes to criminal justice/victimization issues.

The Basics about The Arc and Intellectual Disabilities

• Get to Know The Arc
• Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities

Prevention

• Causes and Prevention of Intellectual Disabilities
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Facts About Childhood Immunizations

Specific Disabilities/Syndromes

• Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
• Autism

Victim/Offender Issues

• Abuse of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
• People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Offenses
• People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Violence
• People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System

Life in the Community

• Parents with Intellectual Disabilities