by martin | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
February is Black History Month. We can think of no better time to highlight inspiring Black and African Americans who did not let disabilities and other health challenges stand in their way on their path towards success. Whether their contributions and achievements...
by martin | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The winter months can be dangerous for everyone, but they can be particularly perilous for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Plunging temperatures, rain, wind, snow, and ice often pose challenging conditions which could lead to...
by martin | Apr 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Words are powerful. If not used properly, your tone and language can come off as unintentionally insensitive, hurtful, even harmful. Using person-first language is recommended when communicating about individuals with I/DD since it supports inclusion and is...
by martin | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The abbreviation I/DD is an umbrella term that stands for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. It is important to understand that intellectual and developmental disabilities are not synonymous, and individuals require specific learning methods for each. To...
by martin | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Living with I/DD can pose definite challenges to developing independent living skills that many people take for granted. For adults with I/DD, learning to perform these everyday tasks is essential to gaining more self-sufficiency in their daily lives. Many skills are...