Who We Are

About MAPS

MAPS relies on a multi-center interdisciplinary team of researchers working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, service providers and policy makers.

We receive funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services of Ontario, and from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. We also partner on grant applications and projects led by service agencies and other partners.

News

Dr. Cobigo- Inclusive Research, Exemplary Research: Inspiring Stories Competition
October 17, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Virginie Cobigo, who won the Inclusive Research, Exemplary Research: Inspiring Stories Competition organized by the Office of the Vice-President at the University of Ottawa. Read more here: https://bit.ly/inclusive_research View Post
Vidéo : « Des mots pour le dire » – définir la déficience intellectuelle (Video: Defining intellectual disability)
September 17, 2021

Vidéo : « Des mots pour le dire » – définir la déficience intellectuelle This video (in French) from Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility video explores the definition of intellectual disability. The video includes open-ended questions and answers provided by five individuals with intellectual disability. Questions include how the individuals defined intellectual disability, what words others use to speak about intellectual disability they do not like, and how to change the public’s opinion of intellectual disability. Cette vidéo de Open Collaboration pour l’accessibilité cognitive Read More View Post
Vidéo : L’amitié : la perspective des personnes qui ont une déficience intellectuelle (Video: Friendship among persons with intellectual disability)
September 17, 2021

Vidéo : L’amitié : la perspective des personnes qui ont une déficience intellectuelle This video (in French) from Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility explores the concept of friendship among persons with intellectual disability. The video includes open-ended questions and answers provided by five individuals with intellectual disability. Questions include how do you know if someone is your friend, what do you do with your friends, would you like to see your friends more often and why don’t you see your Read More View Post
Vidéo : Des technologies au service des personnes qui ont une déficience intellectuelle (Video: Information and communication technology use among persons with intellectual disability)
September 17, 2021

Vidéo : Des technologies au service des personnes qui ont une déficience intellectuelle This video (in French) from Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility explores information and communication technology use among persons with intellectual disability. The video includes open-ended questions and answers provided by five individuals with intellectual disability. Questions include what do you think of these technologies, what technologies do you use, why do you use these technologies, what supports do you receive to use these technologies, and what obstacles are Read More View Post
Kelly Biggs- IASSIDD Conference
July 05, 2021

Kelly Biggs will be presenting her research on colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis in adults with intellectual and developmental disability at the upcoming 2021 IASSIDD conference. View Post
Rebecca Hansford- CSEB 2021 Virtual Conference
June 01, 2021

Rebecca Hansford will be presenting at the upcoming CSEB 2021 Virtual Conference. Her research explores the influence of congregate setting on positive COVID-19 tests among persons with intellectual and developmental disability in Ontario. View Post
Emma Hildebrandt- New Trainee
May 06, 2021

Emma Hildebrandt, an undergraduate student in the Life Sciences Specialization program at Queen’s, has joined our team for the summer and will be working on a cancer-related project for her 4th year honours thesis starting in the fall. View Post
Rebecca Hansford- CPHA COVID-19 and Public Health Forum
April 22, 2021

Congratulations to MAPS Trainee Rebecca Hansford for presenting at the CPHA COVID-19 and Public Health Forum 2021. Her research examined quarantine and COVID-19 among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ontario. View Post
Rebecca Hansford- OADD RSIG
April 21, 2021

Rebecca Hansford will be presenting at the upcoming 2021 OADD RSIG Day. Her research examined COVID-19 tests results among a high-risk sample of adults with intellectual and developmental disability in Ontario. View Post
From premise to practice: Applicability of a consensus statement for supporting adults with IDD who are frail
April 05, 2021

The study of frailty in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is an emerging area of research. A new study developed a consensus statement on how to support adults with IDD as they become frail. Twenty-three care plans for adults with IDD who were identified as frail were considered. Goals, actions, and outcomes were coded based on the consensus statement’s principles and recommendations. While care planning for frail individuals, staff appeared to focus on Read More View Post