Feel Safe and Supported with Remote Supports

by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Feb 9, 2022 | Remote Supports

Feel safe and supported at home For people with disabilities, feeling safe with their friends, family, and caregivers is essential – like all of us. This is essential if these people support them to live their best lives. According to Disability Justice, people with...

Let’s give caregivers a break

by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jan 13, 2022 | Disability Resources

According to research, caregivers of a loved one with a developmental or intellectual disability tend to experience increased stress and report poor physical health at a higher rate than non-caregivers. Families who care for people who are disabled represent a...

Direct Support Provider Partners

by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Dec 9, 2021 | Remote Supports

Direct Support Providers always want better for the people they serve, better for the system that supports HCBS services, and better for their staff. The provider’s most important asset is the Direct Support Professional (DSP) and there has been an extreme shortage...

“I am not broken, just different”

by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Nov 8, 2021 | Advocacy

https://youtu.be/0Ml5-nT8bR4 If you are reading this blog, you may agree with the following from the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and safety. No one shall be subject to arbitrary interference with their...

Thriving, not Just Surviving – With Support

by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Oct 11, 2021 | Disability Resources

Over 10 billion dollars is spent on self-improvement in the United States. What do we want? To live our best life, flourish, and reach our emotional and wellness goals to name just a few. We value being able to live our best possible life yet can experience challenges...