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
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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
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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, Choosing the Residential Habilitation Services That Fit Your Needs
Individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities might require varying levels of oversight in their day to day, but our goal at Hands of Heartland is to ensure all of the individuals
3 Reasons Community Integration is Important for Individuals with an IDD
Adults with developmental disabilities cannot be defined by their diagnosis. While they might require varying levels of oversight from caregivers, this doesn’t necessarily prevent them from being active members of
Preventing Caregiver Overload
Individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities sometimes require extensive assistance from caregivers and family members in order to live their best lives. The daily demands of caregiving can be emotionally overwhelming