Independence

Welcome to Tony’s Advice

A Dad’s Insights Toward Finding His Son a Home Parents and caregivers may not always be there to care for a loved one with special needs. Choosing the right home...

Empowering Autistic Independence – A Mother’s Advice and Cautions Living with autism can be challenging, particularly when it comes to living independently. In this discussion, Reilly Pelkey will share her...

Welcome to Dylan’s House

Everyone deserves a place to call home. CLICK TO LISTEN Amy Shope is the founder and director of Dylan’s House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals...

Let’s Take a Tour of Amanda’s “Tiny Mansion”

Watch as Amanda Guides Us Through Her Independent Living Space! Helpful Articles When Is the Right Time to Transition from Your Home to a Group Home?...

The Nicholas Center Enriching and Elevating the Special Needs Community

WATCH NOW Introducing the Nicholas Center, a program designed to help individuals develop their life and work skills. The program offers opportunities to explore different occupations and experiences in the...

See Your Loved One’s Strengths

How to help family members see your loved one’s strengths The holidays are approaching, and for many families, this will be the first time in over two years they’ve been...

Small Steps to Help Your Loved One Progress

Help your loved one progress As families, we are always looking for the ‘big win,’ but they are hard to come by. And to feel like we are making progress,...

Visual Supports: A Key to Maintaining One’s Day-to-Day Living

Visual supports in the home a key to maintaining one’s day to day living. When it comes to providing aid and assistance to someone, neurotypical humans use visuals more than...

Housing: The Best Home for the Individual Should Start By

Eric Goll is a family member and family coach who is on a mission to support 100,000 people with a developmental disability and their family to create an Awesome ‘Ordinary’...

Coronavi…yesss!? Do You Find You’re Saying “Yes” More Often?

“Yes, Elizabeth, you can have some more cookies.” I said that exact statement yesterday and, in turn, received a look from her that said…Ok, that is not how this usually...