Easy-Reads
Easy-read versions of published articles.
Easy Read: Co-Research Mental Health Survey
By The Rubenstein Lab This easy-read summary highlights key findings from a survey focused on stress, anxiety, and coping strategies among adults with Down syndrome. The study used a co-research approach, including team members with Down syndrome in the research process.
Easy Read: A study about how race and disability impact health for people with Down syndrome
By Salina Tewolde, Ashley Scott, Alianna Higgins, et al. This article looks at how racism and disability combine to affect the health of people of color with Down syndrome, showing that many face higher rates of hospital stays and other barriers to good healthcare.
Easy Read: A Population Study of Alzheimer’s Dementia in Down Syndrome
By Eric Rubenstein, Salina Tewolde, Amy Michals, et al. This study shows that Alzheimer’s disease is very common among adults with Down syndrome, often starting in their 50s, and calls for better understanding and care for this community.
Easy Read: A study about Medicare, Medicaid, and dual enrollment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
By Eric Rubenstein, Salina Tewolde, A. Alex Levine, et al. This study looks at how adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome and autism, use Medicare and Medicaid, showing big differences by age, race, and state, and calling for fairer access to the care people need.