Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can make certain aspects of life more challenging. Having the appropriate resources can make all the difference. However, not everyone will have …
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The Positive Impact of Vocational and Day Programs
Most intellectual and developmental disabilities are characterized by challenges with intellectual functioning, affecting the capacity to learn, reason, and problem-solve. It could also impact other …
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Shifting Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. Every year, Autism Awareness Month is celebrated in April, but this year advocates and professionals are shifting the …
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was established in 1987 when President Ronald Regan urged the nation to provide those with developmental disabilities the opportunities and encouragement …
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Eileen Egan on Disabilities Journal – The Direct Support Workforce
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Eileen Egan on Disabilities Journal – Advocacy
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CMA eAcademy: An Innovative and Effective Social Enterprise
The statistics tell the story: unemployment rates for people with disabilities are almost 2x higher than for those without, and about 30% of Americans with disabilities participate in the workforce, …
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Opening of North Merrick group home celebrated
As featured in: By Jordan ValloneCommunity Mainstreaming Associates, a Long Island-based organization that provides innovative services to people with intellectual and …
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CMA Individual Profile – Adam Garyn
Most people who live in one of CMA’s residences have many shared experiences. Although there are similarities interwoven throughout everyone’s personal journeys, each individual story is unique. Adam …
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