Development

Three actors with intellectual disability laugh during the filming of the Engage Toolkit's welcome video

The ENGAGE Toolkit was developed by:

  • A Steering Committee of adults with intellectual disability, family members and support providers, and interdisciplinary experts in genetics, genetic research, and decision-making
  • A national survey with adults with intellectual disability on decisions in precision medicine research
  • Analysis of federal regulations and state and territory laws relating to consent to research
  • Best practices for disability accessibility and inclusion
  • Empirical validation