by Clare Husbands | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
More than 500,000 people in the USA with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are waiting for government disability services to help support their long-term care (1). This is an even more terrifying statistic for homes where parents are reaching their...
by Clare Husbands | Nov 16, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
80% of people with I/DD live with a caregiver who is also their family member, according to The Arc’s FINDS survey in 2017. In addition, over 50% of the caregivers didn’t have plans for the future. With numbers like these, it’s no surprise that caregivers across the...
by Clare Husbands | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Remote Supports
Do you know about a crisis that’s entering it’s third decade and still needs a solution? It’s the shortage of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This is an on-going problem, still seeking a solution. Imagine being on a super-long waiting list. It’s...
by Clare Husbands | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog, Remote Supports
Using Remote Supports Picking the right help for someone with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I/DD) can be a challenge. If you don’t pick the right fit, they may be unhappy with the services, or it could even limit what they can do in their...
by Clare Husbands | Oct 1, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
Being a family caregiver for a loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is a labor of love. However, it can be incredibly demanding. Responsibilities may include helping with personal needs, transportation, financial transactions, and more....
by Clare Husbands | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
Obtaining support for young adults with disabilities can pose challenges, especially during the transition from school-provided programs. Finding, or not knowing what programs your state provides for a transitioning person with Intellectual and Developmental...
