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Living, Inspired with IDD
Sep 01, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing

Michael Roush, Director, Center for Disability-Inclusive Community Development, National Disability Institute, believes that the journey to financial wellness is worth taking for everyone. His organization offers many free resources on financial resiliency and empowerment to those with IDD.

Calm Cabin kit
Sep 01, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing

Sometimes a book comes along that grabs you and won’t let go. This one will take you by the hand – laughing, crying and learning – from the first page right straight through to the stunning end. 

The Chicken Who Saved Us Book Cover
Apr 19, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
The glitter, the tuxes, the sequins, the updos … a growing awareness of the needs of the IDD community are making these springtime rituals more accessible and welcome.
screenshot of Making Authentic Friendships social media app
Apr 16, 2023
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
Long before the ADA, there was Camp Jened, a place where people with disabilities could find inclusion and community. And the people it served sparked a revolution that continues to this day.
promotional image for Crip Camp documentary
Feb 22, 2023
Pam Blanton
Partners4Housing CEO

It’s finally happening, You’re ready to move into your own home after months or maybe even years of planning. Having worked with many autistic young adults and their families over the years, I’m happy to share my ideas for making this important transition a smooth one.

Leaning against a wall are a wide variety of instruments, some of which are a small bongo, maracas, a banjo, a saxophone, a bright orange electric guitar, an accordion, a viola, and others.
Feb 22, 2023
Cheilaugh Garvey
Freelance contributor
Enjoy this feel-good story of friendship and redemption between two unlikely characters, both ostracized and experiencing marginalized lives for very different reasons. Poignant and heartwarming, the film has a gritty, edgy feel to it and a standout performance by neurodivergent actor Leo Long.
Promotional image for the Netflix movie called I Used To Be Famous. A musician sits on a park bench playing the keyboard in front of him white a young man with autism plays percussion on a green metal garbage can. Red text on the top of the image reads I Used To Be Famous.
Nov 18, 2022
Timothy Moore
L'Arche Atlanta
“His joy taught me to let down my guard and consider there was something sacred going on here. Victor taught me to find appreciation in a religious tradition that wasn’t mine, that I had in fact been taught to consider theologically suspicious. I grew to appreciate religious diversity because of Vic.”
Nov 18, 2022
Cheilaugh Garvey
Freelance contributor
Looking for your next binge-worthy TV show? Add “Love on the Spectrum” to your list. Follow six extraordinary people on their quest to find true love and partnership while navigating life on the autism spectrum. This poignant view into navigating the tumultuous dating game is nothing short of uplifting and inspiring.
A young smiling woman with light brown hair rests her forehead against the forehead of a taller, smiling young man who has similarly colored hair. They are both looking down toward the bottom of the photo.
Aug 01, 2022
Beverly Ingle
“I'm in seventh grade and reading this book really changed my perspective about everyone.” With its 10th birthday in the rear-view mirror – fitting since Wonder’s main character is a boy of the same age – Wonder is enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks in large part to the IDD community.
Aug 01, 2022
Clare Husbands
SafeInHome Sr. Marketing Manager
We all have the right to make our own choices. When we have the ability to choose for ourselves, we learn, grow, and improve the quality of our lives. That is what dignity of choice means. SafeinHome's mission is to empower people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes and participate in their communities, with sensor and assistive technology 24/7 remote support.
people with IDD using technology and living independently
Apr 28, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
The reviews are pouring in for As We See It, an Amazon Original series about three twenty-something roommates on the autism spectrum that launched this year. If you haven’t seen it yet, be prepared to binge all eight episodes of Season 1. And bring the Kleenex.
Apr 22, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
According to Jenny Rosenstrach, author of the cookbook How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day in Between, our moments of celebration are more than just good memories; they can turn into rituals that help us bond as family units.
Apr 22, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
“Can you imagine life without a friend? I can, because Best Buddies was not available in Indiana when I was in school. I had a supportive family but I missed having someone in school to say ‘hi’ to in the halls, to sit with at lunch, to talk to about my day, and to make plans with for social activities.”
Feb 03, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
Travel enriches us by helping us learn more about ourselves; explore these resources and see where they lead.
Feb 03, 2022
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
We know sharing food with others is an effective way to build relationships and foster a sense of community...it seems the creative act of cooking or baking itself can be a powerful mood booster. And new scientific studies show it might actually help ease mental health challenges in some people.
Oct 21, 2021
Carol Pearson
Partners4Housing
Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities often make magnificent and passionate volunteers, sharing their skills, time, and talents in their communities.
Oct 21, 2021
Yaara Kedem, Associate Director / ReelAbilities International Director
and Partners4Housing staff
The ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is known for its wide-ranging film selections promoting awareness of people with disabilities. Two of the remarkable movies that were screened this past summer included CODA and Not Going Quietly. Now you can watch them at home.
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