For many adults with disabilities, the common, everyday tasks that most of us perform without a second thought present difficulties and challenges. To relieve some of these struggles, there are assistive ...
People with speech challenges can easily become frustrated when trying to communicate with caregivers, friends, family, and loved ones. Whether they are unable to speak due to a disability, or their ...
As individuals with disabilities approach adulthood they may desire to become more autonomous and begin to take on more personal responsibility. Hygiene and nutrition education is crucial for adults with disabilities. ...
We know that being a part of a team and being physically active has enormous benefits for anyone. The fellowship that stems from participating in group sports improves a person’s mental ...
Adults of all shapes, sizes, and abilities benefit from being physically active, including those with disabilities. Regular physical activity increases heart and lung function, which improves daily activities and increases independence. ...
While there seems to be an abundance of information, resources, programs, and services readily available for children with disabilities or special needs, it can be more difficult to find help for ...
If your special needs child has recently become an adult or is approaching adulthood, you may be wondering, “Now what?”
Finding gifts for a teen or adult living with a disability can be intimidating because living with a disability presents many challenges that most of us don’t think about on a ...
My absolute favorite time of year begins around Halloween and lasts through the end of the year. There are always so many wonderful celebrations with family and friends to look forward ...
The Arc of Chester County is a leading provider of services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. Through education and support, the dedicated staff of The Arc of ...
PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES • NOV. 7, 2018 SPREADING WARMTH Home heating help is now available for Pennsylvania families When cold weather is here, so is the Low-Income Home Energy ...
Currently, there are over 11 million Americans providing long-term unpaid care to adults between the ages of 18 and 49, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. Many of those are ...
As a parent of an adult child with special needs, it’s always encouraging to see adults with special needs being hired by employers. Many employers are leaving behind a lot of ...
Once a student with a disability leaves high school, many parents and caretakers of adult children with special needs find themselves scrambling to find resources and services available to help adults ...
When you’re a parent, you are always worried about the future of your children. You have high hopes for the future they will have and want nothing more than to see ...