Person-Centered Approach Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/person-centered-approach/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:52:48 +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 Person-Centered Approach Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/person-centered-approach/ 32 32 Unpacking Ableism in Women’s Movements: Building Inclusive Advocacy https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/unpacking-ableism-in-womens-movements-building-inclusive-advocacy/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:51:32 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5097 Unpacking Ableism in Women’s Movements: Building Inclusive Advocacy The women’s rights movement has been responsible for many sweeping changes and better equality for women and girls. A main assertion of the feminist movement is that women’s rights also mean total gender equality – benefiting those

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]]> Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-awareness-why-developmental-disabilities-advocacy-matters-in-2025/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:40:55 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5096 Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 As we celebrated National Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM) in March 2025, we took stock of how far we’ve come in promoting full inclusion, equal opportunities, and other rights of people with DD. The theme of

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]]> The Role of Caregivers: Supporting Loved Ones with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-role-of-caregivers-supporting-loved-ones-with-disabilities/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:35:59 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5050 The Role of Caregivers: Supporting Loved Ones with Disabilities Do you have a loved one with an intellectual or developmental disability? If so, you could be one of their many caregivers. Whether you’re a family member, friend, or a favorite teacher, you know the importance

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]]> 9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/9-benefits-of-person-centered-support-services-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:11:07 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4789 9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities “I have a disability yes that’s true, but all that means is that I may have to take a slightly different path than you.” -Robert M. Hensel A powerful statement, isn’t it?[1]  As a person

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]]> What Disability Support Services Does ALSO Offer? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/what-disability-support-services-does-also-offer/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:40:02 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4657 What Disability Support Services Does ALSO Offer? ALSO has been transforming the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1997. We are a nonprofit disability support services provider operating in many Oregon counties, including Portland Metro area, Deschutes, Klamath, Umatilla, Josephine, Jackson, and Harney.

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]]> The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-importance-of-national-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:20:21 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4618 The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This annual celebration is led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners.[1] The theme for 2024 is, “A World of Opportunities.” During this month,

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]]> How People Supported Make a House a Home https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/how-people-supported-make-a-house-a-home/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:57:01 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4615 How People Supported Make a House a Home It’s a great feeling after spending all day at work, or an evening with friends, when we walk through our door and say, “Ah, it’s good to be home!” ALSO is dedicated to delivering person-centered support services

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]]> How Do Disabilities Impact Daily Life and Activities? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/how-do-disabilities-impact-daily-life-and-activities/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:28:31 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4573 How Do Disabilities Impact Daily Life and Activities? Do you ever go to bed at night thinking about the many things you’ve done during the day? That morning, you pulled yourself out of your slumber, then went to work or school. Maybe later you made

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]]> The Importance of “Person-Centered” Language https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-importance-of-person-centered-language/ Fri, 20 May 2022 08:39:17 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=2839 The Importance of “Person-Centered” Language The way we communicate with others, about others, and for others, says a lot about who we are. This is why, at ALSO, we always use person-centered and identity-first language when we speak about and work with the people that we

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]]> An Intimate Conversation with the Heart Workers at ALSO https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/an-intimate-conversation-with-the-heart-workers-at-also/ Wed, 04 May 2022 13:30:00 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=2789 An Intimate Conversation with the Heart Workers at ALSO At ALSO, our mission is this: To promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in the life of their community. A relatively short sentence… but it packs a lot of punch. First of all, when

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