Health Engagement & Access Through Learning, Training, and Health-coaching With People With Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

Comparing a Group Psychoeducational Health Intervention to Special Olympics Health Programming on Improving Access to Best Practice Health Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this study is to see if a combination of an educational curriculum and health coaching embedded within Special Olympics improves health outcomes and healthcare access compared to regular Special Olympics sport and health programming for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Inclusion Criteria - Special Olympic Athletes:

• Currently participating in Special Olympics programming at a state agency in the study
• Has a medical or educational diagnosis of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Between the ages of 21-65
• Has at least weekly contact with a family member or care partner who is willing and able to participate
• Fluent in English

Inclusion Criteria - Care Partner:

• Care partner for the participating Special Olympic Participant/Athlete
• At least 21 years of age
• Has at least weekly contact with Special Olympic Participant/Athlete who is willing and able to participate
• Fluent in English

Exclusion Criteria - all:

• Inability to complete an accessible informed assent or consent process
• Fluctuating capacity to consent