If you’re considering becoming foster parents, it’s always important to not only check in with yourself, but also your entire household. Being a foster parent is most rewarding when you count the cost, create a healthy home environment, and make the necessary preparation to give your foster child the best life possible.  We understand the […]

Recognition honors excellence in workforce providing long-term supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities National Disability Provider Association Names Tommie J. Gross Recipient of 2019 Arizona Direct Support Professional of the Year Award Mesa, Arizona–on April 16th, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) announced that Tommie J Gross, a […]

The concept of a smart home is simple: A smart home is a house in which interconnected devices and home appliances perform tasks that humans used to perform manually. Smart home technology is everywhere. According to Statista, there are currently seven smart devices in over 70% of homes across the U.S. That number is projected […]

Gardening can be a great activity for everyone in the family. Outside of the obvious benefit of eating healthy, home-grown food, gardening is also a great way to engage in physical activity, socialize with others, and feel like you are being productive. For those with disabilities, gardening can have some tremendous benefits. Let’s explore a […]

If you have a disability, you already know how difficult it is to acquire the things you need to live your best life. For some, that means an assistive device, like a wheelchair, but for others, it means a job that showcases often neglected talents and abilities. So how do you find (and pay for) […]

Since the invention of the smartphone, leaving the house to get essentials done has now become optional instead of mandatory. While this is a big win for individuals with disabilities, it may lead to an over-dependence on technology, especially those that find face to face interactions challenging. Let’s take a look at the pros and […]

This is a multi-part article about asking for, and getting, – needed assistance. To recap Parts I and II, asking for help is a function of: Realizing in the first place that help is needed. Acknowledging to someone else that having help for XYZ has become a necessity. Going to an appropriate place where help […]

Technology Boosts Independence for People with Disabilities The last 150 years have been the most exciting, in terms of technological inventions, in the history of the human race (the discovery of fire and controlling it notwithstanding). The most important and far-reaching inventions have been those that make electricity available to everyone. One group of people […]

How to Set Expectations for Individuals with Disabilities Expectations can be tricky. A balancing act is always in play. Set expectations too high or set unrealistic expectations, and the expectee can get discouraged and stop working toward the goal. Set expectations too low, and the result may be the same – the person quits trying […]

Sympathy, compassion, empathy, pity “all denote the tendency, practice, or capacity to share in the feelings of others, especially their distress, sorrow, or unfulfilled desires,” according to Dictionary.com. Four similar words, four similar meanings. The mindsets of the first three words are usually welcome additions to the actions that help a person with a disability. […]