People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at a high risk of co-occurring mental health conditions, but this serious issue is often overlooked and misunderstood. This brief guide provides basic information about IDD and tips officers can use to increase effective communication, de-escalate situations, and increase everyone's safety.

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at a high risk of co-occurring mental health conditions, but this serious issue is often overlooked and misunderstood. Read our fact sheet about signs to look for and ways you can help.

How can you help someone with a disability vote? Learn step-by-step how to prepare before Election Day, make a voting plan, understand voting rights, and support accessible voting in the United States.

What should you ask candidates about disability issues? Get key questions on Medicaid, HCBS, SSI, SNAP, education, and more to help people with disabilities and families make informed voting decisions.

Learn what to do if you face barriers when voting, including who to contact for help and how to protect your rights as a voter with a disability.