What is an intellectual disability? People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a brain that didn’t develop properly or has been injured in some way. Intellectual and adaptive functioning is typically impaired. Everyday tasks such as self-care, safety,...
Feel safe and supported at home For people with disabilities, feeling safe with their friends, family, and caregivers is essential – like all of us. This is essential if these people support them to live their best lives. According to Disability Justice, people with...
According to research, caregivers of a loved one with a developmental or intellectual disability tend to experience increased stress and report poor physical health at a higher rate than non-caregivers. Families who care for people who are disabled represent a...
https://youtu.be/0Ml5-nT8bR4 If you are reading this blog, you may agree with the following from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and safety. No one shall be subject to arbitrary interference with their...
SafeinHome attended the TN-NADD virtual conference last week whose mission is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. One of the most impactful presentations was by Dr. Rick...
Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disabled identity. People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority within the population, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and...
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