PineappleDigital1, Author at ALSO

Author: PineappleDigital1

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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An intellectually disabled employee cleans roller skate rentals at a skating rink.

Employment for People with Disabilities: Tips for Finding Inclusive Workplaces

Are you living with a disability and currently looking for employment opportunities? Do you know someone with a disability who wants to find a fulfilling and well-paying job? There’s an excellent chance that you answered

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A teacher works with a developmentally disabled girl who is looking through a magnifying glass at an object.

Navigating Back to School for Children with Disabilities

“Normalizing disability begins in school.” -Joseph Schneiderwind, writer and disability advocate1 A particularly poignant quote as we think about going back to school after a long summer break. For students living with disabilities, a successful return to

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A young man with developmental disabilities in a wheelchair sits at a table and smiles at the camera.

Developing Gross Motor Skills for Individuals with Disabilities

We often think of gross motor skills as activities like jumping, catching a ball, or waving our arms. But did you know that these are also the skills that allow us to get in and out of

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