by Clare Husbands | Aug 15, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog
The voices of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are often ignored or not considered. They have their own ideas and aspirations for their lives. However, the voice of people with I/DD is often usurped by people who may be well-meaning but...
by Clare Husbands | Jul 16, 2022 | Advocacy
What is an intellectual disability? People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a brain that didn’t develop properly or has been injured in some way. Intellectual and adaptive functioning is typically impaired. Everyday tasks such as self-care, safety,...
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...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Sep 9, 2021 | Advocacy
SafeinHome attended the TN-NADD virtual conference last week whose mission is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. One of the most impactful presentations was by Dr. Rick...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jul 12, 2021 | Advocacy
Disability Pride is the idea that people with disabilities should be proud of their disabled identity. People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority within the population, representing all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and...
by Ann Eubank, LMSW, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS | Jun 7, 2021 | Advocacy
Privacy is a human right. It is mandated by federal guidelines where the final rule states that home and community-based services (HCBS) must ensure individual rights of privacy, dignity, and respect. Free from coercion and restraint. Remote Supports is an HCBS...
