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Accessible Places to Kayak in Utah
Kayaking is a great activity that you can do on a caregiving shift or as a family in the summer months. If you have a loved one with a disability that has a hard time making it through rough terrain or steep slopes, but would love to try kayaking, here are some great accessible places…
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Teaching Boundaries to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Teaching boundaries to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is an important life skill for learning to sit for job interviews, have meaningful friendships, and to be an an integrated member of their local community. These skills can often be tricky to navigate but you can eventually see positive changes over time. Teaching Boundaries…
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21 Easy Cooking Recipes for Adults with Learning Disabilities
A lot of our posts about disability friendly activities suggest getting in the kitchen with the person receiving care. We often suggest boxed baking mixes because they’re easy when you’re looking for something fun to do. When you’re ready to jump into harder skills though, here are some cooking recipes for adults with learning disabilities…
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All About Personal Hygiene for Adults with Disabilities
Teaching personal hygiene for adults with disabilities is a crucial skill and step for them to master and gain more independence in their daily lives. It helps them to have increased dignity, privacy, and self-confidence, which is why it’s important for them to gain as much independence in this area as possible. Benefits of Personal…
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Adaptive Kitchen Equipment (15 Products to Try!)
The hardest part about gaining independence in the kitchen is finding the right adaptive tools to meet the needs of the individual with disabilities. Here are 15 great pieces of adaptive kitchen equipment to try for yourself or a loved one. Adaptive Kitchen Equipment: Adaptive kitchen equipment doesn’t have to be specifically marketed products for…
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8 Wish Granting Organizations
There are many wish granting organizations for children and adults with disabilities. Many of these programs fund life changing experiences at no cost to families or the individual receiving the wish. If you’re interested in learning more about wish foundations, these are some of the more well known organizations available. Wish Granting Organizations for Children:…
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Car Seats for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Some individuals with disabilities might need the extra support that comes with a car seat or harness to keep them safe while in a vehicle. This list of car seats for children and adults with disabilities has everything from car seats to harnesses, and some other great tips, tricks, and items for keeping your loved…
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Employment for People with Disabilities
Finding employment opportunities for people with disabilities can be challenging. There are many companies that are very open to employing individuals with disabilities and we would like to highlight some of those options. It’s been reported that only 20% of the disabled population is employed, and we’d love to see that number increase as our…
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11 Apps for People with Disabilities
With so much technology at out fingertips, there is basically an app for everything these days. Today we’re talking about apps for people with disabilities that can greatly help individuals interact with the world around them! The Best Apps for People with Disabilities: Voice4U AAC: This app works as an AAC device, or a device…