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Will we see you at Leading The Charge?! ⁠ ⁠ This collaborative conference has been attended by over 375 individuals including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, service providers, high school staff, regional center staff and other state and community members. ⁠ ⁠ Comment below is we will see you there! 👋⬇️ ⁠ ⁠ #LeadingTheCharge #PathNow #DisabilityResource #IDD #UnlockingOpportunities #ConnectingPeople #DisabilitySupport

Elevate confidence levels of individuals with developmental disabilities using positive reinforcement strategies. Discover effective techniques that empower and inspire. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gpX8XzYG.  #PositiveReinforcement #BrooklynNY #DevelopmentalDisabilityCare

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Transforming challenges into triumphs: our commitment to promoting independence within the community is unwavering. Discover the comprehensive steps we take to help individuals with developmental disabilities regain control of their lives. From setting goals to building vocational skills, Active Care Services is dedicated to fostering self-directed lives. #empoweringcommunities #independence #communitydevelopment #skillsbuilding #casemanager #casemanagement #LifeTransformation #GuidedIndependence #empowerment #professionalsupport #communityinclusion

March holds significance beyond being the onset of spring. It is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a special time to illuminate the lives of those with developmental disabilities. DDAM serves as a platform to underscore that individuals with developmental disabilities share the same humanity as neurotypical individuals—they possess dreams, aspirations, and contribute to society in many meaningful ways. This month-long observance sheds light on the hurdles faced by those with developmental disabilities in integrating into their communities. For instance, conditions like autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays affect over six million Americans daily. DDAM aims to advocate for inclusivity and understanding in a world often ill-prepared to accommodate them. For additional info, contact our Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare I/DD Waiver Program, located at Myrtle, on US-119 Corridor G, between Logan and Williamson, WV. Call (304) 792-7130 or (304) 235-2954. WHERE CHANGE BEGINS. www.mlih.org ___ #waiver #MountainLaurelIntegratedHealthcare #selfdevelopment #independence #familyprimarycare #integratedhealth #primarycare #respitecare #rehabilitation #InclusionMatters #CelebrateDifferences #EveryAbilityCounts

Excited to announce that I will be presenting tomorrow on the MDAT-IDEC tool, a critical instrument for disability assessment in children, at an upcoming webinar. Join me as we explore how this tool aids in the early identification and intervention of developmental disabilities, ensuring better outcomes for children and their families. Register using the link to be part of the team. Looking forward to an engaging and insightful session!#DisabilityAssessment #MDATIDEC #EarlyIntervention #ChildDevelopment #AfricanDisabilityCollaboration #InclusiveEducation#

🎉 Happy Developmental Disability Professionals Day! 🎉 To all the incredible educators and administrators out there making a difference every day, this one’s for YOU! 🙌 Your dedication to cultivating self-advocacy in students with developmental disabilities is nothing short of inspiring. Looking for resources to support all that amazing work you do? Check out our blog post on how to empower students with developmental disabilities: https://buff.ly/3TjpCd2 #EmpoweredEducation #InclusionMatters #DevelopmentalDisabilityProfessionals

Did you know that people with disabilities are targeted for sexual harm? Learn best practices for supporting these survivors at an interactive presentation on 4/19: "Collaboration and Communication." View details and register at https://loom.ly/MG4OKTU It's a great opportunity for professionals in any field working with people with disabilities. 5.5 CEUs/QIDP CEUs available. #DisabilityJustice #SupportingSurvivors

I am really looking forward to being part of this webinar on Wednesday with Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities. Scotland has a strong commitment to human and disability rights and there has been long-term commitment to progressive policies for people with disabilities. But what do human rights mean in practice? We often focus on the responsibility of the state - and this naturally extended to the nation state - to make rights real. And of course the state does have an essential function. But rights and and the responsibilities that make them real are also part of the texture of everyday life. The state cannot listen, care, adapt and respond to the complex ethical reality of every individual's situation. It takes a world of citizens to make human rights real. The question we should be asking is what are the best structures and principles for enabling everyone to play their role as a citizen and what are various responsibilities that need to be distributed across our communities. If we ask this question then we will discover that often a lack of attention to neighbourhoods and peer support is leaving us unable to make rights real.

Developmental Disabilities Month: Advocating for Early Intervention. Learn how timely support enhances children's development and empowers families. Together, we can pave the way for brighter futures and inclusive communities. #EI #EarlyIntervention #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Holistic #makeadifference #brightenuplives #ngo #trustl #tamahartrust #ngoforchildren