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National Family Caregivers Month
November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the selfless dedication of those who provide care for their loved ones. In the midst of our busy lives, it’s essential to pause and acknowledge the invaluable contribution of family caregivers. These individuals, often unsung heroes, devote their time, energy, and resources to…
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What Are Intellectual Disabilities?
What Are Intellectual Disabilities? Intellectual disabilities are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. These limitations often manifest during childhood and persist throughout life, impacting various aspects of an individual’s daily functioning. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of IDD, including their causes, characteristics, diagnosis, and the support…
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How to Advocate for People with Disabilities
We’re at a point in time where advocating for minority groups is more important than ever before. Most people want to be a part of the solution but don’t have a good idea on where to get started. If you’re wanting to advocate for people with disabilities and be an ally to the disability community,…
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What to Know About Autism
Autism can be hard to understand for those who aren’t impacted by this disorder, or don’t know someone personally with Autism. If you’re wondering what to know about Autism, and how you can be an ally to the Autism community, here are some basics you should know! What to Know About Autism: Oxford dictionary describes…
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Disability Pride Month is in July!
Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the resilience, strength, and achievements of disabled people worldwide. Throughout July, the disability community comes together to amplify disabled voices, promote visibility, and advocate for disability rights. This month-long celebration serves as a reminder that disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity,…
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The Relationship Between Mental Health and Disability
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it’s appropriate to take the time to explore the relationship between mental health and disability as there is a huge correlation between the two. Mental health can impact all individuals but those with disabilities have reported having distressed mental health five times more than adults without disabilities. The…
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The Difference Between Special Olympics and Paralympics
The Special Olympics and Paralympics are both governing bodies for sports for individuals with disabilities, but there are some major differences between the two organizations. In this post we will break down those differences, and how to get involved with these organizations within the state of Utah. The Special Olympics in Utah: The Special Olympics…
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What Are Invisible Disabilities?
Invisible disabilities is a term that is being used more widely as people become more comfortable talking about disability in general, but also bringing more awareness to the myriad of disabilities that exist. If you’re wondering, “what are invisible disabilities”, we hope to break that down for you in this post.
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What Are Developmental Disabilities?
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and we want to help bring awareness to something that impacts 17% of all children in the United States. This post aims to answer the questions, “what are developmental disabilities?”, and give some quick facts about how they impact individuals.