Tip Sheet for Staff on Communicating Effectively and Professionally with People in Custody who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This resource explains what intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are, describes common behaviors of people who have these disabilities, and provides guidance and examples for communicating effectively and professionally with people in custody who have IDD. Activating Change has created a color version and a black and white version, so facilities may use and print whichever version is most convenient and cost-effective for them.