Today is Memorial Day. Many of us are thinking about people we have lost. Some people think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) don’t or can’t feel grief. This is a harmful myth. People with IDD feel loss just like everyone else. But they are often left out of the grieving process. This […]
Month: May 2025
Healthy Aging for People With IDD
In our last issue, we talked about people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their mental health. This week, we talk about healthy aging. This is another big issue for people with IDD. Getting older is something that happens to everyone. People with IDD also grow older, just like everyone else. Staying Healthy […]
Supporting Mental Health of People with IDD
Some people think people with IDD don’t or can’t have mental health challenges. This is a wrong and dangerous belief. Because of it, people with IDD often don’t get the help they need. This week, we’re supporting mental health of people with IDD and those that care for them. Getting the Right Mental Health Help […]
Celebrating Amazing Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers are amazing. They help students with disabilities learn, grow, and achieve. They work hard every day. Let’s celebrate them for all they do! Everyday Heroes Special education teachers do some of the hardest, most important work in school. They wear many hats. They are disability and education experts. These teachers manage complex […]