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 […]
Tag: IDD
Real Talk About Independent Living: A New Peer-Led Program
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We’re kicking it off with big news. Our new Real Talk series is out! Real Talk programs are created for self-advocates, by self-advocates. That means they are not just participants. They are leaders and teachers. Self-advocate leaders in the Real Talk series are paid for their work. They are […]
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 […]
Busting Myths About Relationships and People with IDD
February is Disability Awareness Month. It’s also the month of Valentine’s Day. This month is a good time to talk about relationships. Today, we’re going to bust some myths. Some people have wrong ideas about what people with IDD want, need, and deserve from romantic relationships. We talked with three people with IDD about these […]