What is Early Intervention? Arizona caregivers want the best for their children, but don’t always have the means to provide it. You may have heard that early intervention can help, but what is early intervention? Early intervention bridges this gap, bringing much-needed professional services to children with a variety of developmental delays. Read on to […]

Here are the Benefits of Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities The act of day-to-day living is not always simple for a person with disabilities. At group homes, there is always someone to make sure everyone is accounted for, safe, clothed and appropriately fed. Many group homes also have a treatment team that can manage […]

How to Find Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities Day programs serve individuals by helping them spend the day away from home. These programs help them learn and practice skills via structured activities. These day programs ultimately enhance their lives and their perception of their ability to handle whatever may come along in their futures. […]

Every year as I get closer to my birthday, I find myself asking the same questions that I have asked myself as long as I can remember. Am I doing what I want to do? Am I achieving all that I am capable of? Do I still have the same goals that I did last […]

It’s official, summer vacation is upon us. For many, myself included, summer vacation means spending a lot of time at a local sports park cheering on children and grandchildren as they play their favorite sports. If you are someone who enjoys spending time outside watching a great game, this is something you won’t want to […]

July is a month to honor and recollect all of the sacrifices that have led to our nation’s independence. As a community we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth with parades, picnics, fireworks and the American flag. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to another landmark […]

I was referred recently to an essay, “Welcome to Holland,” written in 1987 by Emily Perl Kingsley. Kingsley, a mother of a child born with disabilities, compares pregnancy to planning a trip to Italy and the preparation for the newborn as the preparation for the trip. She continues to create a parallel between learning that […]

We need local and national legislature to recognize and reward the specialized work of these dedicated professionals. It’s an essential service and a big problem in need of an immediate solution. Part of the problem is the lack of information as well as understanding on the part of elected officials. Read more at valuethework.com

The calendar that alerts me of monthly observances informed me that Friday is National Caregivers Day. Observed annually on the third Friday in February, this day was originally founded by the Providers Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies to recognize “caregivers providing quality, compassionate care every day.” Although the original intent of this day […]

Tel Morris began walking at the age of 14 months, just two months after his twin brother Renn. What makes this story worth telling is that when their mother Lacey was 28 weeks pregnant, she was informed that Tel’s brain did not form properly. Read the full story at heraldextra.com