# IntellectAbility

> IntellectAbility's mission is improving health and wellness for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and other people at risk, including the aging population. The organization is the sole developer and distributor of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST®), the most widely used and validated health risk assessment for people with IDD and other at-risk populations, and operates the IntellectAbility Academy, a purpose-built training platform for support staff, supervisors, case managers, and clinicians. IntellectAbility also delivers Person-Centered Thinking training and credentialing, custom eLearning production services, and a proprietary Electronic Learning Platform (eLP) to states, agencies, and organizations across the United States.

IntellectAbility serves state agencies, provider organizations, administrators, clinicians, direct support professionals (DSPs), and case managers in the IDD field. The organization is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, and operates nationally. Professional association partners include AAIDD, ANCOR, DDNA, NADSP, ADDP, the National Association of QIDPs, IARF, the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation, and the Institute for Exceptional Care. Additional organizational partners include Support Development Associates, StationMD, ImpruvonHealth, The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices, SimplyHome, Friends for Life, Kramer Davis Health, and Irwin Siegel Agency.

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## Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST®)

- [Health Risk Screening Tool Overview](https://replacingrisk.com/health-risk-screening-tool-overview/): Overview of the HRST®, a web-based, HIPAA-compliant, 22-item screening instrument that assigns Health Care Levels (HCL 1–6) to quantify health risk in people with IDD and other at-risk populations.
- [Benefits and Adjacent Uses](https://replacingrisk.com/benefits-of-hrst/): Documents the range of applications for the HRST® beyond routine screening, including resource allocation, continuity of care, and person-centered planning support.
- [Validated and Proven](https://replacingrisk.com/hrst-validated-reports/): Presents the research and validation studies supporting the HRST®'s predictive reliability, including its correlation with mortality in people with IDD.
- [HRST Pricing](https://replacingrisk.com/hrst-pricing/): Pricing information for HRST® subscriptions for agencies and state systems.
- [HRST Virtual Screening Service](https://replacingrisk.com/hrst-virtual-screening-service/): Describes IntellectAbility's managed screening service, where trained clinical staff conduct HRST screenings on behalf of agencies.
- [Health Risk-Informed Telemedicine](https://replacingrisk.com/what-is-health-risk-informed-telemedicine/): Explains the integration of HRST® risk data into virtual care delivery to improve clinical decision-making for people with IDD in telemedicine encounters.
- [Interoperability and Third-Party Integration](https://replacingrisk.com/integration-with-third-party-systems/): Details HRST® data exchange capabilities and integration options with third-party electronic health record and case management systems.
- [HRST FAQ](https://replacingrisk.com/hrst-faq/): Answers frequently asked questions about HRST® screening requirements, scoring, update intervals, and user roles.

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## IntellectAbility Academy

- [Academy Overview](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/): Overview of the IntellectAbility Academy, a training platform for support staff, supervisors, case managers, and clinicians serving people with IDD.
- [Academy Library](https://replacingrisk.com/academy-library/): Full catalog of available Academy courses, including eLearn modules, webinars, and in-person training offerings.
- [Productions and Custom eLearning Development](https://replacingrisk.com/productions/): Describes IntellectAbility's production services for states and agencies, including copywriting, illustration, narration, animation, video production, and proprietary LMS deployment for internal staff training.

### Academy Course Detail Pages

- [Understanding and Recognizing Pain in People with IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/understanding-recognizing-pain-people-idd/)
- [Understanding Polypharmacy](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/understanding-polypharmacy/)
- [Plate It Safe: Avoiding Mealtime Risks](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/plate-it-safe-avoiding-mealtime-risks/)
- [Diet and Meal Planning for Provider Agency Staff](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/diet-meal-planning-provider-agency-staff/)
- [Techniques in Proper Maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/techniques-proper-maintenance-durable-medical-equipment/)
- [Effective Communication for Direct Support Professionals](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/effective-communication-direct-support-professionals/)
- [Trauma-Informed Support](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-staff-training/trauma-informed-support-course/)

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## Webinars and Events

- [IDD Perspectives Webinars](https://replacingrisk.com/webinars/): Schedule and registration for IntellectAbility's ongoing IDD Perspectives webinar series covering clinical and support topics relevant to people with IDD.

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## Person-Centered Training Services

- [Person-Centered Services Overview](https://replacingrisk.com/person-centered-services): Overview of IntellectAbility's Person-Centered Services team, including the range of training, coaching, and credentialing programs offered.
- [Person-Centered Training Services](https://replacingrisk.com/person-centered-training): Describes the Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) training programs delivered by IntellectAbility's credentialed trainers and mentors.
- [Virtual Person-Centered Thinking Training — Schedule and Registration](https://replacingrisk.com/virtual-person-centered-thinking-training/): Schedule, registration, and details for IntellectAbility's live, instructor-led, 18-hour virtual PCT training, NADSP-accredited and recognized by The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices (TLCPCP).
- [Person-Centered Coach Training](https://replacingrisk.com/person-centered-coach-training/): Advanced training for supervisors and quality assurance staff to mentor and assess colleagues on PCT implementation and organizational fidelity.
- [Person-Centered Thinking Trainer Credentialing](https://replacingrisk.com/person-centered-thinking-trainer-credentialing/): Credentialing pathway for individuals seeking to become certified Person-Centered Thinking trainers within their organizations.
- [Electronic Person-Centered Description (e-PCD) Tool](https://replacingrisk.com/electronic-person-centered-description/): HIPAA-compliant, web-based tool for gathering, documenting, and managing Person-Centered Descriptions, with compliance reporting for organizational leadership.

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## Curriculum in IDD Healthcare

- [Curriculum in IDD Healthcare eLearn](https://replacingrisk.com/curriculum-in-idd-healthcare-elearn-2/): Overview of the comprehensive, multi-module Curriculum in IDD Healthcare eLearn program, designed for clinicians and healthcare professionals serving people with IDD.

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## Company Information

- [About IntellectAbility](https://replacingrisk.com/about/): IntellectAbility's founding story, mission, philosophy, and commitment to IDD healthcare and risk resolution.
- [Partners](https://replacingrisk.com/about/partners/): List of national organizations and strategic partners in the IDD field.
- [Rural Health Transformation Program](https://replacingrisk.com/rural-health-transformation/): Information on IntellectAbility's advocacy and implementation efforts to ensure people with IDD are included in federal Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives.
- [Press](https://replacingrisk.com/press/): Press releases, media coverage, and news about IntellectAbility.
- [Careers](https://replacingrisk.com/careers/): Open positions and employment information at IntellectAbility.

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## Store — Individual-Use Products

- [Store Overview](https://replacingrisk.com/store/): Main store page for individual-use eLearn courses, books, and training materials.
- [Individual-Use eLearn Courses](https://replacingrisk.com/elearns-single-use/): Catalog of single-license eLearn courses available for individual purchase.

### eLearn Courses

- [Understanding and Recognizing Pain in People with IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/product/understanding-and-recognizing-pain-in-people-with-idd/)
- [Orientation to Person-Centered Thinking (PCT)](https://replacingrisk.com/product/orientation-to-person-centered-thinking-pct/)
- [Fatal Five Fundamentals](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fatal-five-fundamentals-single-user-elearn-course/)
- [Fatal Five Advanced](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fatal-five-advanced-single-user-elearn-2/)
- [Fatal Five for Case Managers](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fatal-five-case-managers-single-user-elearn-course/)
- [Techniques in Proper Maintenance of Durable Medical Equipment](https://replacingrisk.com/product/techniques-in-proper-maintenance-of-durable-medical-equipment/)
- [Plate It Safe: Avoiding Mealtime Risks](https://replacingrisk.com/product/plate-it-safe-avoiding-mealtime-risks/)
- [Diet and Meal Planning for Provider Agency Staff](https://replacingrisk.com/product/diet-and-meal-planning-for-provider-agency-staff/)
- [Trauma-Informed Support — Individual License](https://replacingrisk.com/product/trauma-informed-support-elearn-individual-license/)
- [Actions Speak Louder Than Words](https://replacingrisk.com/product/actions-speak-louder-than-words-single-user-elearn/)
- [Curriculum in IDD Healthcare eLearn Course](https://replacingrisk.com/product/curriculum-in-idd-healthcare-elearn-course/)

### Books and Print Materials

- [Clinical Pearls in IDD Healthcare, Second Edition](https://replacingrisk.com/product/clinical-pearls-in-idd-healthcare-second-edition/)
- [Fatal Five Poster Book](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fatal-five-poster-book/)
- [Fatal Five Poster Set](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fatal-5-poster-set/)
- [Fall Prevention Quick Reference Poster](https://replacingrisk.com/product/fall-prevention-quick-reference-poster/)

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## Resources

- [Free Downloadable Resources](https://replacingrisk.com/free-downloadable-resources/): Collection of free downloadable PDFs and clinical tools, including the HRST Health Passport, the Social Determinants of Health Screening for People with IDD (SDOH-PWIDD), and condition-specific guides for supporters.
- [Knowledge Hub](https://replacingrisk.com/knowledge-hub/): Curated collection of articles, guides, and reference content on IDD healthcare, risk screening, and person-centered support.
- [President's Desk](https://replacingrisk.com/presidents-desk/): Articles and perspective pieces authored by IntellectAbility's president.
- [Blog](https://replacingrisk.com/blog/): Full index of IntellectAbility's blog articles covering IDD health, workforce, policy, and clinical topics.
- [IDD Health Matters — YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@IDDHealthMatters): IntellectAbility's YouTube channel featuring educational videos, webinar recordings, and IDD health content.

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## Structured Data — JSON-LD Schema Implementation

IntellectAbility's schema implementation follows a Hub and Spokes architecture. The canonical Corporation entity (`https://replacingrisk.com/#organization`) is repeated in the `@graph` array on every page, anchoring all page-level entities to a single organizational identity. Each page's `@graph` includes a `WebSite` entity, a `BreadcrumbList`, a primary page-type entity (e.g., `WebPage`, `BlogPosting`, `Course`, `CollectionPage`, `AboutPage`), and a `FAQPage` entity on most content pages.

### Schema Types in Use

| Schema Type | Pages Where Used |
|---|---|
| Corporation | All pages |
| WebSite | All pages |
| WebPage | All pages |
| BreadcrumbList | All pages |
| FAQPage | Most content and blog pages |
| AboutPage | /about/ |
| CollectionPage | /health-risk-screening-tool-overview/, /idd-resources/, /person-centered-services/, /virtual-person-centered-thinking-training/ |
| Course | /virtual-person-centered-thinking-training/ |
| SoftwareApplication | /electronic-person-centered-description/ |
| BlogPosting | All blog post pages |
| Person | All blog post pages (author entity) |
| Thing | /about/, /health-risk-screening-tool-overview/, /idd-resources/ |

### Canonical Organization Entity

Fixed properties present on every page:

- **@id**: `https://replacingrisk.com/#organization`
- **@type**: Corporation
- **name**: Intellectability
- **url**: `https://replacingrisk.com/`
- **telephone**: (727) 437-3201
- **address**: 25400 US-19 Frontage Rd N, Ste 197, Clearwater, FL 33763, US
- **sameAs**:
  - `https://www.facebook.com/IntellectAbility/`
  - `https://www.instagram.com/intellectability/`
  - `https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69Kjc5dBA5kn59_49X6glg`
  - `https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellectability/`
  - `https://x.com/ReplacingRisk`

### Blog Post Pages — Schema Structure

Each blog post `@graph` includes: Corporation → WebSite → BreadcrumbList → FAQPage → Person (author) → BlogPosting → WebPage. The `BlogPosting` entity includes `headline`, `datePublished`, `dateModified`, `author` (linked to a `Person` entity), `articleSection`, `keywords`, and `description`. A `FAQPage` with 5 questions is included on each post.

Known blog post authors encoded as `Person` entities:
- Aliah Farley (`https://replacingrisk.com/author/aliah-farley/`)
- Gaby Perham (`https://replacingrisk.com/author/gaby-perham/`)

### Service and Tool Pages — Schema Structure

Service pages use a `CollectionPage` or `WebPage` as the `mainEntity`, with a linked `FAQPage`. The `/virtual-person-centered-thinking-training/` page additionally includes a `Course` entity with `timeRequired: PT18H`, `courseMode: Virtual (Live Interactive via Zoom)`, and `educationalCredentialAwarded` referencing TLCPCP and NADSP recognition. The `/electronic-person-centered-description/` page includes a `SoftwareApplication` entity with `operatingSystem: Web-based, iOS, Android`, and pricing noted as contact-for-quote under a subscription model.

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## Blog and Articles

### Health Risk Screening — HRST

- [Detecting Health Risks Early: How the HRST® Screening Service Saves Lives](https://replacingrisk.com/detecting-health-risks-early-how-the-hrst-screening-service-saves-lives/): Explains how the HRST®'s validated 22-item scale detects health destabilization in people with IDD, TBI, and physical disabilities before crises occur.
- [Avoiding Preventable Death in People with IDD: Using the HRST — A Review of the Latest Mortality Research](https://replacingrisk.com/avoiding-preventable-death-in-people-with-idd-using-the-hrst-a-review-of-the-latest-mortality-research/)
- [Health Risk-Informed Telemedicine and How It Can Benefit](https://replacingrisk.com/health-risk-informed-telemedicine-and-how-can-it-benefit/)
- [IDD Smarter Spending, Better Outcomes: How States Can Optimize HCBS with IntellectAbility](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-smarter-spending-better-outcomes-how-states-can-optimize-hcbs-with-intellectability/)
- [10 Strategies to Optimize HCBS Spending and Improve Outcomes](https://replacingrisk.com/10-strategies-to-optimize-hcbs-spending-and-improve-outcomes/)

### Person-Centered Thinking

- [What Is Virtual Person-Centered Thinking Training (vPCTT)? A Practical Guide for Providers and Support Professionals](https://replacingrisk.com/what-is-virtual-person-centered-thinking-training-vpctt-a-practical-guide-for-providers-and-support-professionals/): Explains the structure, content, and intended audience of IntellectAbility's virtual PCT training program.
- [A New Era for Person-Centered Thinking Training: Bringing the Full TLC Experience Online](https://replacingrisk.com/a-new-era-for-person-centered-thinking-training-bringing-the-full-tlc-experience-online/)
- [Why Person-Centered Thinking Matters in 2026](https://replacingrisk.com/why-person-centered-thinking-matters-in-2026/)
- [Person-Centered Thinking in Practice: Supporting Choice, Autonomy, and Dignity of Risk in IDD Services](https://replacingrisk.com/person-centered-thinking-in-practice-supporting-choice-autonomy-and-dignity-of-risk-in-idd-services/)

### Rural Health Transformation

- [Rural Health Transformation: A New Opportunity to Improve Health for People with IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/rural-health-transformation-a-new-opportunity-to-improve-health-for-people-with-idd/)
- [What Is the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)? A Clear Explainer for States and Stakeholders](https://replacingrisk.com/what-is-the-rural-health-transformation-program-rhtp-a-clear-explainer-for-states-and-stakeholders/)
- [Why IDDinRHTP Matters: Ensuring People with IDD Are Part of the Rural Health Transformation Program](https://replacingrisk.com/why-iddinrhtp-matters-ensuring-people-with-idd-are-part-of-the-rural-health-transformation-program/)
- [The IDDinRHTP Social Advocacy Kit Is Here: Download, Share, Lead](https://replacingrisk.com/the-iddinrhtp-social-advocacy-kit-is-here-download-share-lead/)
- [Rural Health Transformation Program: An Opportunity to Include People with IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/rural-health-transformation-program-an-opportunity-to-include-people-with-idd/)

### IDD Workforce and Direct Support Professionals

- [Direct Support Professionals: Dynamic, Selfless, Passionate](https://replacingrisk.com/direct-support-professionals-dynamic-selfless-passionate/)
- [Why IDD Professional Training Matters in Ongoing Education Services](https://replacingrisk.com/why-idd-professional-training-matters-in-ongoing-education-services/)
- [Announcing a New IntellectAbility Academy Course: Trauma-Informed Support for People with IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/announcing-a-new-intellectability-academy-course-trauma-informed-support-for-people-with-idd/)
- [Illinois QIDP Continuing Education Opportunities: Approved Online Courses for 2026](https://replacingrisk.com/illinois-qidp-continuing-education-opportunities-approved-online-courses-for-2026/)

### IDD Healthcare and Clinical Topics

- [Improving Healthcare for People with IDD: IntellectAbility Launches New Quality Improvement Program Recognized by ABMS](https://replacingrisk.com/improving-healthcare-for-people-with-idd-intellectability-launches-new-quality-improvement-program-recognized-by-abms/)
- [Top Challenges in Supporting People with Dual Diagnosis](https://replacingrisk.com/top-challenges-in-supporting-people-with-dual-diagnosis/)
- [Unlocking Support: A First-of-Its-Kind Free Course on Substance Use Disorder and IDD](https://replacingrisk.com/unlocking-support-a-first-of-its-kind-free-course-on-substance-use-disorder-and-idd/)
- [IDD Perspectives: Reproductive Health for Women with IDD — Breaking Barriers to Preventive Healthcare](https://replacingrisk.com/idd-perspectives-reproductive-health-for-women-with-idd-breaking-barriers-to-preventive-healthcare/)
- [Bullying: Take Action to Identify, Address, and Prevent](https://replacingrisk.com/bullying-take-action-to-identify-address-and-prevent/)

### IDD Employment and Community Integration

- [Employing People with IDD as a Way to Help with the Hiring Crisis](https://replacingrisk.com/employing-people-with-idd-as-a-way-to-help-with-the-hiring-crisis/)
- [Bright, Well-Educated, Strong Work History — But Still Looking for Meaningful Employment](https://replacingrisk.com/bright-well-educated-strong-work-history-but-still-looking-for-meaningful-employment/)

### Case Studies

- [Case Study: Discovery Living Strengthens Staff Preparedness with Fatal Five Fundamentals Training](https://replacingrisk.com/case-study-discovery-living-strengthens-staff-preparedness-with-fatal-five-fundamentals-training/): Documents how Discovery Living implemented IntellectAbility's Fatal Five Fundamentals training to improve staff readiness and reduce health risk events.