The Importance of Independence for Individuals with IDDs
The acronym IDD refers to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The term has evolved from less socially acceptable terminology used in the past and reflects a more positive and
Taking Care of Your Memory: The Benefits of Memory Care
Dementia is a collection of symptoms characterized by issues with language, problem-solving, memory recall, and other cognitive skills that impact a person’s ability to perform day-to-day tasks. The condition is
How Supported Employment Helps People with Disabilities
Supported employment is a federal program established in the 1980s that is crucial to giving adults with disabilities access to employment opportunities they might not otherwise be able to attain.
What Types of Jobs and Settings Are Suitable for Supported Employment?
The federal government established the Supported Employment program in the 1980’s to enable adults with developmental disabilities to successfully participate in the competitive work environment. These programs are generally supported
5 Things to Look for in a Group Home for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Individuals with developmental disabilities can require various levels of care. In some situations, group homes for adults with developmental disabilities are an appropriate venue of care, but such facilities can
What is a Center for Independent Living?
Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) are able to function at a number of different levels, and can require varying levels of care and oversight throughout their lives. While
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