Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

MDDC, Spurwink, and UNE - Video Series on DD Health

MDDC Collaborated with faculty and students at UNE's medical school and the staff at Spurwink to produce this series of videos about the experiences of those with developmental disabilities in accessing healthcare, and how practicioners can help those with DD trust their doctors and nurses.

Part 1 - Opening - Nancy Cronin, MA, Executive Director of Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

Part 2 - Interviews with Consumers

Part 3 - Conversation with UNE Students

Part 4 - Closing Comments - Dr. Victoria Thieme, DO, UNE's College of Medicine

Improving Healthcare for Mainers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This is another series, from a few years ago, that deals with helping people with developmental disabilities get good access to healthcare. Shared with permission from Spurwink - Thank you!

Part One: History

Part Two: Exam Preparation

Part Three: Doctor's Office Visit

Part Four: Communication is Key