Who is Supported Employment Intended For?
Finding a job in the modern economy can be a challenging ordeal, regardless of your skillset, background, and education. For individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are capable
Does Medicare Cover Respite Care Services?
Caregiving for an individual who is terminally ill or who has severe intellectual or developmental disabilities, while rewarding, can also be difficult on the caregiver over time. Caregivers are also
Volunteer Opportunities at Hands of Heartland
Working in a full-time job doesn’t always give people the opportunity and satisfaction of feeling as if they are contributing to their local community. Sometimes it’s necessary to take the
Our Focus on Community Inclusion in Omaha
Hands of Heartland recently opened a new facility in the West Omaha market, and have made community inclusion a driving goal of the facility. Community inclusion supports Hands of Heartland’s
Announcing Our New Location in Omaha
We’re excited to share with the West Omaha community that we’ve opened a new Hands of Heartland location in the city. We are expanding from our Bellevue offices to bring
Top 7 Blogs for Caregivers to Follow
Caregiving for individuals with intellectual developmental disorders or developmental disorders can be a hard road to travel, especially without the support and guidance of a community that is knowledgeable and
The Benefits of Group Homes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
The process of transitioning an adult with developmental disabilities into a managed residential services setting requires caregivers and family members to remember that the ultimate goal is to maximize that
What Parents Should Know About Supported Employment
Barriers to entry into the workforce faced by adults with developmental disabilities can be a major challenge faced by families of individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual or otherwise, transitioning into
Five Great Online Resources for Caregivers
Whether you’re a caregiver for a respite services facility, you provide caregiving for individuals in an in-home respite care services capacity, or you’re caregiving for your own family member, providing
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
While individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities might face any number of challenges and requires a spectrum of accommodations when it comes to day-to-day life, this does not and should not
5 Ways Hiring Individuals with IDDs Can Enrich Your Workplace
Vocational rehabilitation is an important part of the development and personal growth for adults with developmental disabilities. While these programs provide such individuals the opportunity for increased independence, fiscal independence,