by Javier Giagnoni | Jun 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) often have several challenges to overcome, and health equity remains an issue for many. Continual discrimination is a hot-button topic, and the National Council on Disability (NCD) is at the... 
by Javier Giagnoni | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pride month is celebrated annually throughout the Americas and worldwide by the LGBTQ+ community, their families, and supporters. It is a significant time of honesty, respect, healing, understanding, and tolerance, and a time to honor pioneers in the LGBTQ+ movement... 
by Javier Giagnoni | May 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
The right to receive an education belongs to everyone. Thanks to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), perspectives have shifted toward more inclusion in the education system. Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)... 
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 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...
