IDD Health Matters

Booking value lies in connecting PR teams with leading IDD health experts, disability advocates, and health-tech innovators who bring practical, impact-driven narratives. The show consistently features guests shaping adult IDD care, education, and policy, offering opportunities for thought leadership, case studies, and brand-aligned partnerships in health equity, training, and assistive tech.

118 episodes, Weekly, 5.0 rating

<1k, Female, USA

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IDD Health Matters hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM features guests from across the globe who are leading the efforts to improve health, wellness and health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Craig Escud

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Education, Business, Careers

Professional credentials in healthcare, disability services, or related fields (e.g., MD, DDS, BCBA, CEO/Executive, DSP)

Founder/CEO or leadership in health-tech or disability services, Award-winning DSP or frontline care recognition, Director-level roles in education or public health, Pioneering initiatives in IDD care or behavior analysis

Dr. Alicia Thatcher - Inclusive Healthcare For Adults With Idd; Medical Education Curriculum; Integrated Care, Andrea Palmer - Smartwatch-based Monitoring For Idd; Independence; Care Team Collaboration, Massalan Forfana Bility - Direct Support, Empathy, DSP Recognition, Supportive Relationships, Melody Johnson - Trauma-informed Care; Training Delivery; Inclusion; Covid-era Adaptation, Ley Linder - Functions Of Behavior; Behavior As Communication; DSP Insights

IDD, Inclusive Healthcare, Direct Support Professionals, Assistive Technology, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Trauma-Informed Care, Dentistry & Public Health, Workforce Development, Disability Advocacy