Leading I/DD-Specialized Telehealth Provider Recognized for Innovation in Disability Inclusion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAPLEWOOD, NJ – September 1, 2026 – StationMD, a leading telehealth medical service organization for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2027. This prestigious recognition highlights StationMD’s innovative approach to improving healthcare access and quality of life for individuals with I/DD and their communities.
This year’s awards focus on Independent Living, Political Participation, and Assistive Technology. StationMD’s specialized telehealth service was selected from 615 #ZeroCall27 nominations spanning 94 countries, placing the organization among a select group of outstanding solutions driving innovation in disability inclusion worldwide.
“Being shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards is a tremendous honor that validates our mission to break down barriers to healthcare access for individuals with I/DD,” said Dr. Maulik Trivedi, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of StationMD. “This recognition reflects the positive impact our specialized clinicians have on thousands of lives every day—providing 24/7 access to quality medical care in the comfort and safety of home, reducing traumatic ER visits, and empowering individuals with disabilities to live healthier, more independent lives.”
StationMD’s board-certified doctors are specially trained to address the unique healthcare needs of individuals with I/DD, providing unscheduled acute visits around the clock. By partnering with direct care organizations, state agencies, insurance companies, and families, StationMD fills critical gaps in care while significantly reducing emergency room transfers and hospital admissions. These cost savings enable provider agencies and payers to reinvest resources into additional services that enhance quality of life for people with disabilities.
The Zero Project’s rigorous selection process now continues with peer-review evaluation by hundreds of experts from around the world. The 2027 Zero Project Awardees will be announced on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, 2026.
“We look forward to connecting with the global community of innovators, exchanging ideas, and learning from organizations worldwide who share our commitment to disability inclusion,” added Dr. Trivedi.
To learn more about the Zero Project Awards 2027, visit: zeroproject.org/zerocall27
About the Zero Project
Worldwide, the Zero Project finds and shares solutions that improve the daily lives and legal rights of all persons with disabilities, as intended and encouraged by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
About StationMD
StationMD is a specialized medical service designed to address the unique healthcare needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), delivered through telemedicine. StationMD clinicians are board-certified professionals and specially trained to provide exceptional I/DD community care. Available 24/7, StationMD enhances the quality of life for individuals with I/DD and supports their families and caregivers by delivering easy and dependable access to healthcare at any time. StationMD also offers scheduled psychiatry and on-call nursing via telemedicine to individuals with I/DD. This comprehensive care model ensures faster access to expert medical support for individuals with I/DD while significantly reducing unnecessary healthcare costs.
StationMD continues expanding its services nationwide, bringing high-quality care to more communities. Learn more at www.StationMD.com. For media inquiries, please contact press@stationmd.com.