COVID Harder On Those With Disabilities, Experts Say

 Many people with disabilities are more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill, making the current phase of the pandemic — and the desire to "move forward" — particularly frustrating. Read More >

Barber Caters To Those With IDD

 Inspired by family members with Down syndrome and Asperger's, a barber decided to open a studio where serving clients with intellectual disabilities is one of her main goals. Read More >

Growing Up Is Hard, Especially For Young People With Disabilities

 Young adults with disabilities say the transition to adulthood is filled with extra challenges and schools, disability providers and health officials need to better prepare families. Read More >

Unique Farm, Neighborhood Designed With Inclusion In Mind

 What started as a farm offering people with developmental disabilities a way to contribute and find purpose is expanding into a community with the addition of a pocket neighborhood. Read More >

In Group Homes, Pandemic Has Canceled Plans, Ushered In A 'New Normal'

 

Roughly a year into the coronavirus pandemic, many group home residents have adapted to life with limited visits, fewer outside activities and other precautions. Read More >

Teacher Creates Social Justice Curriculum For Students With Special Needs

 After George Floyd died last summer, one teacher couldn't find a curriculum that dealt with social justice issues that was written for students with disabilities, so she created her own. Read More >

Friendship House Pairs Young Professionals, Adults With Special Needs

 The young professionals who are roommates with adults with special needs are not their caregivers but rather are friends who encourage them to develop skills to be able to live independently. Read More >

World Remade By Pandemic Poses New Challenges For Individuals With Visual Impairment

 

Those with visual impairment have long faced challenges with social isolation, mobility limitations and classroom dynamics that are less than ideal, but the pandemic has exacerbated them. Read More >

Inclusive Apartment Complex Offers Opportunity For Independence

 From the outside, Bear Woods looks much like any other newly built apartment complex, but backers believe it's a model that could transform housing for those with developmental disabilities. Read More >

New Housing Concepts Emerge For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

 Communities of varying shapes and styles are popping up across the country, all aiming to address the severe shortage of housing options for those with developmental disabilities. Read More >

Roommate Program Looks To Improve Disability Caregiving

 The "Rumi" program brings together people with developmental disabilities and full-time roommates who care for them in their homes, all at lower cost than traditional group homes. Read More >