Dementia and early onset Alzheimer’s is common in adults with I/DD. The Alzheimer’s Association already supports a growing number of families with loved one who have I/DD and are experiencing dementia, and recognize that there are likely more families within our community who may be interested in their resources and support. They have created this [...]
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May 7th in Yakima
From Informing Families: Everyone Wins When Everyone's Included. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUqFeg9pFLg What does inclusion mean to you?
World Down Syndrome Day was March 21st so this is late in terms of recognizing the day but it's a great video. Scroll down below the article to see the video. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/03/23/beautiful-50-mothers-sing-lipsynch-duets-with-their-fouryearolds-with-down-syndrome-n2464096
For anyone wanting to know about employment options for people with any kind of 'disability'. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrier-busters-workshop-working-with-a-disability-tickets-44274343754
The Department of Social and Health Services Developmental Disabilities Administration is pleased to sponsor the 6th Annual Community Summit. The 2018 theme is “Click Forward: Refresh, Connect, Evolve.” It touches on the importance of technology in all of our lives, and the opportunities that technology provides to help individuals live the life they want. http://www.communitysummit.ws/