7 Things Special Needs Adults Want You to Know
With 1 in every 5 children having special needs, it’s no surprise that most of us have met someone with special needs at some point in our lives, whether we…
Don’t Underestimate What Adults with Disabilities Can Do
The disability services community refers to adults with disabilities as invisible because, to the public eye, these individuals may not look like they have disabilities. However, that doesn’t mean these…
Medicaid Transportation: More Than Just a Way to Get to the Doctor
When you need to get to the doctor, getting to the doctor can seem like the hardest part of your day. This can be even more true if you have…
A Beginner’s Guide to Group Homes for Aging Adults
As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that they are receiving the appropriate care and support they need. Group homes for aging adults can be an…
Jim Uecker
Jim was an air guitar playing hippie rebel, demanding loud speaking, hard of hearing Executive Director for Residential Support Services and a fierce Irish Warrior of Advocacy defending the developmentally…
Types of Residential Care Facilities
Many important components need to be taken into consideration when choosing a residential care facility for your loved one. Taking into account what will be best for his or her…
2020’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities
From WalletHub: 2020’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-people-with-disabilities/ When searching for a new home, people with disabilities often have a longer and more complicated list of…
Cat’s Crusade
A brave young girl fights Neurofibromatosis during COVID-19 with courage and heart. Northwest Now Digital First is a local public television program presented by KBTC.
Interaction With Special Needs Adults
Special needs adults or adults with learning disabilities can often face challenges when communicating with others. There can be difficulties relating to speech, social skills, as well as behavior. Fortunately…
When to Consider an Adult Residential Facility
There may come a point in time when a higher level of care is necessary for adults with primary psychiatric illnesses. Most clinicians are familiar with the indications that their…