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Important Characteristics of a Direct Support Professional

The most rewarding jobs are often the most challenging. That’s definitely the case when it comes to a career as a direct support professional (DSP). At ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity), we can say for certain

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An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

5 Tips for Reasonable Accommodation Requests

At ALSO, we believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity for full inclusion in their community. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual is considered as having a disability if they have a

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Lois Curtis, disability activist, at a signing with President Obama.

6 Famous People with Disabilities to Celebrate During Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Yes, people with developmental disabilities (DD) make history. Some are rightfully famous worldwide. Others are only well known in the disability community. All of them have changed our world for the better. Join

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Benefits of Independent Living for People with Disabilities

The ability to live independently is something most of us take for granted. Within the limits of things such as income and the location of our job, we get to choose the home, career, recreational activities, and

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What to Know About Home Accessibility Grants

What is a Home Accessibility Grant? A home accessibility grant is a sum of money or services provided to an individual or an organization for the purpose of making the home environment safer and more accessible. Grants are

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Benefits of Assistive Technology for Students With Disabilities

What is Assistive Technology? In a very broad sense, most of us have used some kind of assistive technology (AT) during our lives. Consider eye glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids. Wheelchairs and grab bars, a must

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