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 | 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...
by Clare Husbands | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
Millions of people in the United States face the same issue: the need for disability services, and a long waitlist to receive support services. In the meantime, natural supports, including parents and relatives, often find themselves grappling with the responsibility...
by Clare Husbands | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, Disability Resources
Assistive technology and Remote Supports can provide support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Knowing the difference may help to determine which option would best meet your needs. Let’s look at assistive technology devices and remote...
