Program in Aging and Developmental Disabilities (PADD)

Useful Links

Developmental Disabilities Links

• USDHHS Administration on Developmental Disabilities
• The Center for Family Support, Inc.
• The ARC of the United States
• Future Care Planning Services

Aging Services Links

• The American Geriatrics Society
• Administration on Aging (AOA)
• Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center
• NYS Association of Area Agencies on Aging
• The UW Madison Institute on Aging
• Eldercare Locator
• NIH NIA Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center

Gerontology/Continuing Education Link

• Nazareth College
• Utica College

General Links

• NYS Department of Health
• NYS Department of Education
• World Health Organization

Health Changes & Conditions

• Acne/Puberty
• Osteoporosis

Health Conditions & Resources

• My Health Passport is a document that should becompleted by an individual (and/or their caregiver), to describe important aspects abouttheir special health care needs. My Health Passport was designed to be shared with many types ofhealthcare providers, in clinic andhospital settings. It is especially useful for providing pertinent information to those who are not very familiar in providing care toindividualswith intellectual/developmental disabilities. A limited quantity of My Health Passports are currently available, andcan be ordered by contacting Dr.Liz Perkins at eperkins@usf.edu or Tel: 813 974 7076. The forms are also available for download. They can be printed as is, or the information can be typed in before printing.We would welcome any feedback or commentsregarding your experiences with using My Health Passport!

  • My Health Passport (English)
  • My Health Passport (Spanish)

If you have any resources to share, please contact Laura M. Robinson at LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu.