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,...
https://youtu.be/0Ml5-nT8bR4 If you are reading this blog, you may agree with the following from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and safety. No one shall be subject to arbitrary interference with their...
SafeinHome attended the TN-NADD virtual conference last week whose mission is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. One of the most impactful presentations was by Dr. Rick...
Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disabled identity. People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority within the population, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and...
Privacy is a human right. It is mandated by federal guidelines where the final rule states that home and community-based services (HCBS) must ensure individual rights of privacy, dignity, and respect. Free from coercion and restraint. Remote Supports is an HCBS...
Every April, www.autismspeaks.org along with other organizations brings focus to people with autism living full, meaningful lives. World Autism Month, beginning with United Nations-Sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This month is a time for all...
