We continue to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Last week, we challenged you to bust myths about people with Down syndrome. This week, we’re sharing Medicaid waiver advice. For people with disabilities, a Medicaid waiver is life-changing. Waivers help people get services they need to be independent. They can live in their communities. Many states […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
World Down Syndrome Day: Breaking Barriers
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. We celebrate people with Down syndrome. We also challenge ourselves to end myths that hold them back. Last week, we shared a blog post with myths and facts about consent. Read it here. Many people also believe outdated ideas about what people with Down syndrome can do. Some […]
Consent and IDD : Busting Myths with Tips and Tools
It’s week 2 of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This week we are talking about consent. Last week, we busted the myth that people with IDD cannot live on their own. We showed that many people with IDD can live in their own homes, make their own choices, and take care of their daily needs. It […]
30 Years of Independent Living: Tips from an Expert!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We celebrate inclusion and independence. We talk about amazing self-advocates. This year, our own James Meadours has an incredible story to share. He is celebrating 30 years of independent living! Tips for Success James has been a leader in the self-advocacy movement for many years. […]
Celebrating Caregivers with Free Tips and Resources
February 23 is National Caregivers Day. Caregivers do so much for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Here are a few ways they give support. • They help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and getting dressed. • They take people to work, doctor visits, and social outings. • They give emotional support. • […]