A Federal Policy and Legal Framework to Help Address Health Disparities Experienced by People with Intellectual and Other Cognitive Disabilities: Clinical Research and Supported Decision-Making

People with intellectual and other cognitive disabilities often face barriers to participating in clinical research, particularly related to the informed consent process. Recent federal policy and legal efforts have advanced strategies to address these challenges, including using supported decision-making. This article discusses this recent progress and the risks and potential opportunities to continuing it in a shifting federal landscape.