Supported Living Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/supported-living/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Tue, 13 May 2025 20:34:03 +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 Supported Living Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/supported-living/ 32 32 Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/your-generosity-changes-lives-help-also-empower-people-with-disabilities/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:31:17 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5239 Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities In times of economic uncertainty, it’s natural for individuals and businesses alike to reassess their financial priorities. Yet even as budgets tighten, the needs of vulnerable communities remain — and in many cases, grow more

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]]> Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/accessible-recreation-finding-activities-and-sports-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:30:15 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5073 Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities One thing that all humans have in common is that we treasure our leisure time, where we can mosey along our favorite nature trail, go bowling with our pals, or create something beautiful at the

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]]> Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/innovative-assistive-technologies-enhancing-independence-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:58:25 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5071 Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities It’s safe to say that most of us use some kind of assistive technology (AT) daily. Remote control devices make it easier to turn on the television. Cell phones navigate us to the library. Even a

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]]> Financial Planning for Families of Individuals with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/financial-planning-for-families-of-individuals-with-disabilities/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:37:36 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5066 Financial Planning for Families of Individuals with Disabilities If you’re a loved one of someone with a disability, you know the importance of long-term financial planning that allows them to afford the many resources they need to live their lives in comfort, safety, and health.

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]]> Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-a-support-network-how-to-create-a-strong-community-for-individuals-with-disabilities/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:53:19 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5063 Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities Are you living with a disability? Do you have a friend or loved one with a disability? If so, you know how important it is to live in a community that

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]]> The Impact of Inclusive Housing and Community Integration https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-impact-of-inclusive-housing-and-community-integration/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:00:38 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5055 The Impact of Inclusive Housing and Community Integration We can’t imagine our lives without our home. Sure, maybe we get tired of trying to keep it clean, and we get frustrated when neighbors get noisy. But our home is easily a part of our identity.

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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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]]> Navigating the Transition: How to Support Young Adults with Disabilities Moving from School to Work https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/navigating-the-transition-how-to-support-young-adults-with-disabilities-moving-from-school-to-work/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:33:36 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5010 Navigating the Transition: How to Support Young Adults with Disabilities Moving from School to Work “We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” -Francis Bacon The process of advancing from living life as a teenager to taking on the responsibilities of

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]]> Health Literacy for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/health-literacy-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:30:49 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4831 What is Health Literacy for People with Disabilities? For just a moment, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is living with a disability. How would you feel if you had a visual impairment and, after a surgical procedure, your health care provider

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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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