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The Impact of Inclusive Housing and Community Integration

We can’t imagine our lives without our home. Sure, maybe we get tired of trying to keep it clean, and we get frustrated when neighbors get noisy. But our home is easily a part of our identity.

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The Role of Caregivers: Supporting Loved Ones with Disabilities

Do you have a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability? If so, you could be one of their many caregivers. Whether you’re a family member, friend, or a favorite teacher, you know the importance

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An ALSO DSP sitting at a a table and working with a developmentally disabled individual to set up an ABLE account.

Navigating the Transition: How to Support Young Adults with Disabilities Moving from School to Work

“We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” -Francis Bacon The process of advancing from living life as a teenager to taking on the responsibilities of

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Health Literacy for People with Disabilities

What is ? For just a moment, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is living with a disability. How would you feel if you had a visual impairment and, after a surgical procedure, your health care provider

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9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities

“I have a disability yes that’s true, but all that means is that I may have to take a slightly different path than you.” -Robert M. Hensel A powerful statement, isn’t it?[1] As a person

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The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This annual celebration is led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners.[1] The theme for 2024 is, “A World of Opportunities.” During this month,

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