People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often live in a world that has limited understanding of their differences. This misinformation or lack of understanding can create a sense of stigma that can limit social inclusion and increase disparities with...
Although challenging for many in this country, accessing health care should be a basic human right, yet for individuals with developmental disabilities, it often feels like navigating a labyrinth. Despite advancements in medicine and policies advocating inclusivity,...
When we talked about assistive technologies in the past, we often referred to items such as adaptive utensils to assist with eating or mobility devices custom designed to the needs of the individual. Although these are all important to the lives of individuals with...
Staff were perplexed by Michael’s reaction every time he sat down in the lunchroom. Once his friends sat down across from him, he would begin to rock and often cry. Initially, staff would sit with him and try to calm him or sometimes tell him that he needed to behave...
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love and relationships are at the forefront of many conversations. But love isn’t just about romance—it’s about connection, friendship, and the bonds that make life meaningful. For the disability and special needs community,...