May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about mental health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD have the same right to mental health care as anyone else. But many also face extra stress. This can include being left out, not being listened to, or […]
Category: Health and Wellness
Coping With Change: When Things Come to an End
Life is full of changes. These changes can be hard for many people. They can be especially hard for people with IDD. It is helpful to remember that coping with change can also bring good things. A few weeks ago, we talked about how our Self-Advocate Network team has been working together for three years […]
The R-Word: Harm and Healing
Today, we are talking about the r-word. It can be very upsetting to many people. But it is a problem that needs to be solved. Many people worked hard to stop the use of this word. Over time, attitudes changed. More people learned that the r-word is hurtful. But lately, the word has started to […]
Shared Goals Help Partners with IDD Build Strong Relationships
Last week, we talked about soulmates. We learned that soulmates can look many ways. This week, we are talking about how to keep that bond strong. One big way is by having shared goals. Shared goals mean you and your partner want some of the same things. You work on these goals together. Hear Brandy […]
Different Ideas of Soulmates: Love, Friendship, and Support
Last week, we talked about relationship myths. This week, we’re talking about soulmates. Movies often show only one kind of relationship. But real life is not that simple. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want relationships. They want to feel cared for, supported, and valued. But what a soulmate looks like can be different […]