by Javier Giagnoni | May 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
For adults living with Rett syndrome, challenges will be faced throughout their lifetime and may be overwhelming for some families to cope with. A good place to start is understanding the causes and symptoms of Rett syndrome, and what to expect as it develops into... 
by ACW | 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 ACW | 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 ACW | 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... 
by ACW | Mar 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
People with developmental disabilities face physical, intellectual, learning, and behavioral impairments. Families may experience life-long challenges while caring for a family member with a developmental disability. Within the US alone, there is an estimated... 
by ACW | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
For many people living with I/DD, at home support in a group home setting is essential to their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. To provide the best care possible for Individuals, residential supervisors must perform hands-on coordination, management of...