Miscellaneous Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/miscellaneous/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:34:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://alsoweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ALSO-Logo-Lockup-1440px.png Miscellaneous Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/miscellaneous/ 32 32 ALSO’s Must-Watch Films Highlighting People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/alsos-must-watch-films-highlighting-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:34:16 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5080 ALSO’s Must-Watch Films Highlighting People with Disabilities Grab some popcorn and gather family and friends to watch these terrific movies and TV shows that highlight people with disabilities. ALSO staff hand-picked these great stories because of the numerous sensitive and accurate portrayals of individuals living

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]]> The Best Hiking in Oregon, for Everyone https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-best-hiking-in-oregon-for-everyone/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:46:37 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4818 The Best Hiking in Oregon, for Everyone With its massive trees, snow-capped mountains, and rugged coastline, the Pacific Northwest is the most beautiful region in the world—or at least many of us who live here think so. And we appreciate it. We want to soak

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]]> How to Save Money While on Disability: Open an Oregon ABLE Account! https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/how-to-save-money-while-on-disability-open-an-oregon-able-account/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:08:20 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4233 How to Save Money While on Disability: Open an Oregon ABLE Account! Can you save money while on disability? If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), federal rules dictate that you can’t have resources (including savings accounts) that are

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]]> What is ADA Compliance? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/what-is-ada-compliance/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:15:02 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4208 What is ADA Compliance? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it heralded sweeping regulations supporting the rights of people with disabilities. Although this law greatly expands the rights of individuals with

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]]> The Importance of Life Skills for Young Adults with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-importance-of-life-skills-for-young-adults-with-disabilities/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:46:35 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4094 The Importance of Life Skills for Young Adults with Disabilities In this blog post, the service providers at ALSO shine a bright light on the importance of life skills for young adults with disabilities. The achievement of these essential skills is a key factor in

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]]> The Impact of Gardening for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-impact-of-gardening-for-people-with-disabilities/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:39:09 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4033 The Impact of Gardening for People with Disabilities Gardening, whether it’s working with a vertical garden or a large plot, is a wonderful way to get in touch with nature. For people living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, gardening (or horticultural therapy) can be a

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]]> 5 Tips for Reasonable Accommodation Requests https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/5-tips-for-reasonable-accommodation-requests/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:45:46 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4024 5 Tips for Reasonable Accommodation Requests At ALSO, we believe that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve the opportunity for full inclusion in their community. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual is considered as having a disability if they have a

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]]> IADLs vs ADLs: What is the Difference? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/iadls-vs-adls-what-is-the-difference/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:14:32 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=3903 IADLs vs ADLs: What is the Difference? In health support services, terms are used to help evaluate a person’s ability to perform tasks related to everyday life. Two of the most common terms are IADL and ADL. When you hear these terms, this is what

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]]> What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/what-are-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:55:57 +0000 https://also.wpengine.com/?p=3773 What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? Although the terms intellectual disability and developmental disability have certain similarities, they have several distinct differences. Since 1997, we at ALSO have been paving the way for the highest standard in serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We

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]]> 8 Ways to Advocate for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/8-ways-to-be-an-advocate-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:44:37 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=2883 8 Ways to Advocate for People with Disabilities As fully committed Advocates of Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO), we’re dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As friends, family, and co-workers, you also have an important role to play. We invite you to

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