Our Mission
The mission of ISDD is to address the environmental impact of social and economic factors on the growth, health and development of children and adults by:
Research
Supporting and coordinating research to reduce the environmental factors that predispose children and adults to developmental disabilities and other chronic health related problems throughout their life span.
Developing a better understanding of the relationship between social and economic disadvantage and the prevalence of developmental disabilities and other chronic medical conditions
Service
Supporting and developing programs that will reduce the impact of social and economic disadvantage upon the health, growth and development of children and adults.
Education, Training and Outreach
Cultivating a better understanding of the relationship between social & economic disadvantage & prevalence and developmental disabilities & other chronic medical conditions; training of health care professionals in these areas.
Advocacy
Influencing health care policy and practices to reduce healthcare disparities and therefore, to reduce the impact of social and economic disadvantage upon the health of our citizens.
