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Journal of Gerontological Social Work

ISSN: 0163-4372 (Print) 1540-4048 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/wger20

Growing Health Disparities for Persons Who Are Aging With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The Social Work Linchpin

Laura M. Robinson , Jason Dauenhauer , Kathleen M. Bishop & JoAnne Baxter

To cite this article: Laura M. Robinson , Jason Dauenhauer , Kathleen M. Bishop & JoAnne Baxter (2012) Growing Health Disparities for Persons Who Are Aging With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The Social Work Linchpin, Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55:2, 175-190, DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.644030

To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2011.644030

Published online: 10 Feb 2012.

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Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55:175–190, 2012 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC ISSN: 0163-4372 print/1540-4048 online DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.644030

Growing Health Disparities for Persons Who Are Aging With Intellectual and

Developmental Disabilities: The Social Work Linchpin

LAURA M. ROBINSON Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

JASON DAUENHAUER Department of Social Work, College at Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY,

USA

KATHLEEN M. BISHOP Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

JOANNE BAXTER Easter Seals New York, Rochester, NY, USA

Similar to the general population, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living into their 70s and beyond. Health care disparities have been well-documented for this vulnerable and underserved population. Social workers are often responsible for assessment, coordination of care, and negotiation of needed services for people with IDD. This article explores the challenges facing social workers in meeting the growing health and social needs of aging adults with IDD and their families. Trends in

Received 31 May 2011; accepted 21 November 2011. Ms. Robinson’s, Dr. Bishop’s, and Dr. Dauenhauer’s efforts were supported by funds

from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under Geriatric Education Centers Grant #D31HP08811.