Making friends can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone, including individuals with developmental disabilities. Friendships offer a sense of belonging and can improve happiness and overall well-being. They…
Many important components need to be taken into consideration when choosing a residential care facility for your loved one. Taking into account what will be best for his or her…
Special needs adults or adults with learning disabilities can often face challenges when communicating with others. There can be difficulties relating to speech, social skills, as well as behavior. Fortunately…
There are many factors to consider as you explore various residential care facility options. It is very important to keep in mind not only the needs of your loved one…
A direct support professional provides a very necessary service for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. A DSP (direct support professional) might assist with anything from transportation to socialization to…
People with disabilities have important goals and values that they share, just like everybody else. Owning or renting their own home is one of the basic cornerstones of independence and…
Hi my name is Scott Stewart. I live at a home through residential support services. I came to them after I had a stroke and I was greeted by caring…
All too often, we take the little things for granted. We go through our day thinking everything we have is owed to us, like a God given birthright. These are…
Finding housing options for adults with special needs can be complicated! Group homes and assisted living facilities are a fairly new concept, as years ago it was a given that…