Oregon SSDI vs SSI: A Step-by-Step Application Guide for Intellectual Disabilities Are you in the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits for yourself or a loved one? Are you overwhelmed? Confused? Stressed-out? This is totally understandable. After all, there’s a lot riding on Read More
Unlocking Potential: How Assistive Technology Empowers Students with Intellectual Disabilities There’s little debate when it comes to the importance of getting a good education. The quality of a child’s school years has a direct impact on health and well-being, physical, cognitive, and social development, and Read More
Working Together: The Role of Families in Supported Living Success Do you have a loved one who is currently in, or might benefit from, a supported living program? Are you questioning how you can contribute to their success…help them achieve their goals? Here’s a heartfelt Read More
Creating Inclusive Work Environments: What Employers Need to Know Let’s open our discussion about creating inclusive work environments by talking about Julie, a young woman with an intellectual disability. She tells us about two very different employment experiences. “They [supervisors] didn’t trust me to do Read More
Breaking Stigma: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Disability Communities Imagine that you’re living with a disability. Maybe you have cerebral palsy, or possibly you recently had a stroke that required you to use a cane or a walker. Well, you just happen to be a Read More
Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities In times of economic uncertainty, it’s natural for individuals and businesses alike to reassess their financial priorities. Yet even as budgets tighten, the needs of vulnerable communities remain — and in many cases, grow more Read More