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Building Self-Esteem in People With Disabilities
Self-esteem is just as important for individuals with disabilities as it is for everyone else. It can be particularly challenging to build self-esteem in people with disabilities, though, because they often face discrimination and stigma from society...
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Vocational Training for People with Disabilities
Adults with disabilities face a number of challenges when it comes to finding and staying in a job. But vocational training can help them overcome these challenges, and even help them find careers they love. Vocational training is a chance for people...
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How Special Education Helps Children with IDD
Intellectual disability means having below-average capacity for intellectual functioning than the general public. It also manifests in having challenges with adaptive behavior. Developmental disability, on the other hand, means having a developmenta...
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Making Independent Living Possible for People with IDD
Recently, studies published in reputable journals have shown that, generally, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) want to learn how to live independently. One study stated that some key factors in independent livi...
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The Perks of Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities
For a person with developmental disabilities, day-to-day living presents several challenges. At a group home, they receive assistance with daily tasks and have access to staff who can help manage things like medication schedules, transportation, and ...
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How Do Day Programs Benefit Adults with Disabilities?
Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families can benefit significantly from day programs as they provide different services geared toward their unique needs. Day programs often include socialization opportunities, scheduled activiti...
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