2d European IASSID congress in Maastricht

‘Bridging Research, Policy and Practice’ is the theme of the second European congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities that was held at the Maastricht University from August 2 - 5, 2006. The congress was attended by 600 participants from 40 countries.

The congress has offered clear evidence about significant inequalities between persons with and without intellectual disabilities. Persons with intellectual disabilities suffer from more health problems compared with the general population; yet they have more difficulty accessing health resources and supports. Persons with intellectual disabilities also need better opportunities with regard to housing, education, work, and leisure. It is time to de-categorize persons with intellectual disabilities and to fully include them in the community.

Source: Maastricht University Press Release, 8 August 2006