Written by Stephanie Holland An article about Vermont’s closing sheltered workshops has been making the rounds in social media lately. It’s a very well written piece – but one that has an obvious agenda: Make people believe that Vermont provides proof that…
read moreOriginally posted 5/2/14 by Stephanie Holland as the introduction to May’s Job Month discussion. ADD YOUR VOICE TO OUR SURVEY A few weeks ago, there was a “landmark” decision about sheltered workshops that may end up signalling the end to all work…
read moreLike many services that families of people with disabilities depend on, regulations regarding background checks are set by the individual states. Unsuspecting families may be told that all workers must pass a “background check” but depending on where you live, that could…
read moreWhat’s your IQ? Is she a little bit pregnant? Will you always be this way? These questions sound absurd and they would never be asked by strangers, yet parents of adult children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) get asked similar…
read moreThis blog originally was posted by Grown Ups and Downs February 26, 2014. In my house a common argument is “Admit it, you’re an extravert.” “Nooo – you are the extravert!” “You are!” “No, You are!” And so on… This is because…
read moreWritten by: Stephanie Holland Why do we need another group? It’s certainly a valid question. There are several national groups that focus on advocacy, and resources for parents and caregivers of the more than 400,000 people who have…
read moreAre you attending the NDSC Conference in just a few weeks? Have you browsed the schedule of sessions and list of presenters? I am THRILLED to report that the adult crowd is well represented this year! Here’s a list of…
read moreOriginally posted 5/14/14 – Updated 6/13/14 Some of you may have noticed that we’ve been fundraising lately and wondered why. Since we’re a very new group, I thought I should take a moment and explain exactly what’s going on to those of…
read moreOriginally posted 01/04/14 by Just Joshin’ Ya’s Mom – Karen Gregoire Josh with his brand new, court-appointed guardians, big brother Tim and Dad! Do you have a child with an intellectual disability or developmental delay? Have you thought long and…
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