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1. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC6559228“Older Adults with ASD: The Consequences of Aging.” Insights ...

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   Based on aging autism research that is already underway in UK, Europe, Australia and North America, discussions focussed on conceptualising the parameters of aging when referring to autism, and the measures that are appropriate to use with older adults when considering diagnostic assessment, cognitive factors and quality of life in older age.

2. www.manageathome.co.uk › reachers-grabbersMobility Grabbers & Reachers for the Elderly - Manage At Home

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   We offer a wide selection of reachers and grabbers to help people with difficulty bending to pick up light objects, or reaching smaller items in high or overhead shelves. They are useful for those with limited mobility or hand strength.

3. vote.gov › guide-to-voting › disabilityVoting with a disability - Vote.gov

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   These devices help voters who are blind, visually impaired, or have other accessibility needs. Poll workers to help you use accessible voting devices. You can also contact your state or local election office before Election Day to confirm your voting location has the accessibility accommodations you need.

4. www.autismspeaks.org › tool-kit-excerpt › what-areWhat are my rights as an adult with autism? | Autism Speaks

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   • Americans with Disabilities Act
   • Vocational Rehabilitation Services
   • Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
   • Social Security
   • Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

   The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities and transportation. In terms of employment, Title I of the ADA applies to public and private employers with 15 or more employe...

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   With an autism diagnosis, you could also be eligible to receive services from vocational rehabilitation programs which coordinate and provide counseling, evaluation and job placement services for people with disabilities. Each state has a vocational rehabilitation (Voc Rehab or VR) agency that provides employment service supports to people with dis...

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   You will also want to contact the developmental disability agency in your state to see if you are eligible for services through the Medicaid waiverin your state. State and local DD services operate under a variety of different names across the country. Frequently the funding for these services comes through the Home and Community Based Services (HC...

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   If you require a certain amount of supports as a result of your autism diagnosis, you also may be eligible for social security benefits. Many individuals with disabilities who are unable to secure competitive employment rely on Social Security benefits for the majority of their income. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Se...

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   Section 504 is a national law that protects qualified individuals from discrimination based on their disability. It applies to employers, public colleges and universities and other organizations that receive financial assistance from any federal department or agency. For purposes of employment, qualified individuals with disabilities are persons wh...

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5. link.springer.com › article › 10Aging People with Intellectual Disabilities: Current ...

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   Jun 10, 2016 · Based on current literature reviews, this paper aims to present information regarding challenging issues in aging people with intellectual disabilities such as demographic characteristics in their aging, physical and mental health problems, and their aging health and social service needs.

6. leader.pubs.asha.org › do › 10An Overlooked, Underserved Group: Older Adults With Autism

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   Apr 5, 2021 · To illustrate how autism might complicate treatment in a SNF, consider an autistic adult who also has a diagnosis of dysphagia or aphasia. This patient may struggle with socially oriented (group) treatment.

7. www.ajgponline.org › article › S1064-7481(19)30579-2Aging in Autism Spectrum Disorder - The American Journal of ...

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   This article reviews what is known about barriers to recognition in the elderly, the prevalence of ASD over the lifespan, outcomes in adulthood in comparison to the general population, co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses, and healthcare needs in this population.