by Clare Husbands | Apr 1, 2023 | Blog, Disability Rights
Disability rights are human rights for people with I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). Rights are necessary for a happy life. Yet, we often see barriers for disabled people that hinder their ability to live the life they want. These barriers take...
by Clare Husbands | Mar 14, 2023 | Remote Supports
Remote Supports — For a Self-Determined Life In the United States, only 20% of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), receive disability benefits. And too often, disability benefits and their services fall short in their approach, treating a...
by Clare Husbands | Sep 10, 2022 | Remote Supports
How Remote Supports Help People with Disabilities Stay and Feel Safe The need for safety and belonging is a shared desire for us all. People thrive best when they feel safe and nurtured – it goes beyond having a sense of security to fully live out this reality with...
by Clare Husbands | Jul 16, 2022 | Advocacy
What is an intellectual disability? People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a brain that didn’t develop properly or has been injured in some way. Intellectual and adaptive functioning is typically impaired. Everyday tasks such as self-care, safety,...
by Clare Husbands | Jun 9, 2022 | Disability Resources
If you or someone you love lives with a disability, you know well the challenges involved, including financial. Finding out the qualifications for disability benefits and accessing these to fund support can ease the burden, and mean someone can live more independently...