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,...
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...
When you want to live independently, it is good to know you can reach out to others. For people with disabilities, Remote Supports can assist them in living the way they want to and provide support for their unique needs. What is Remote Supports? With SafeinHome,...
Feel safe and supported at home For people with disabilities, feeling safe with their friends, family, and caregivers is essential – like all of us. This is essential if these people support them to live their best lives. According to Disability Justice, people with...
According to research, caregivers of a loved one with a developmental or intellectual disability tend to experience increased stress and report poor physical health at a higher rate than non-caregivers. Families who care for people who are disabled represent a...
Direct Support Providers always want better for the people they serve, better for the system that supports HCBS services, and better for their staff. The provider’s most important asset is the Direct Support Professional (DSP) and there has been an extreme shortage...
