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Dementia and People with Intellectual Disabilities: What Can We Do? (2006). Dalton, A., Janicki, M.P., & McCallion, P. (Executive Producers), Albany, NY. The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council This CD-ROM video explains how adults with I/DD are affected by dementia and depicts their functional changes over time. It presents guidelines for early screenings and diagnostic assessments; explains how clinical supports can support persons with dementia and their carers; and recommends program adaptations, environmental modifications, and specialized care that enable individuals to remain in their home for longer periods of time. This 23-minute video was filmed in 2001.