Navigating Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities in Nebraska
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
5 I/DD Resources For Nebraska 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,
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 Benefits I/DD Inclusion Has on Nebraska Communities
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
5 Ways Respite Services Help Families & Caregivers
Providing care assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual developmental disabilities can be a demanding and challenging endeavor for those providing that care. In the industry of managed services