Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Spotlight: The Power of Being There — Immediately

by support28@ | Apr 28, 2026 | Blogs

Omar is a 23-year-old young man with autism who brings light into every room he enters.   He is happy, outgoing, friendly, and semi-verbal. Omar loves connection — but like many individuals on the autism spectrum, adjusting to new people or unfamiliar...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Spotlight: The Power of Belonging

by support28@ | Apr 28, 2026 | Blogs

At just eight years old, Gabriella “Gabby” has already walked through more uncertainty than many experience in a lifetime.   Gabby lives with ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression — diagnoses that shape how she experiences the world. But they do not define her....

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Spotlight: The Power of Listening by Watching

by support28@ | Apr 28, 2026 | Blogs

Every year, when the air begins to warm and June peeks around the corner, a quiet countdown begins in Jackson’s household. Not for fireworks. Not for vacations. For Jackson.   Jackson is 24 now; tall, broad-shouldered, with a presence that fills a room even when...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Spotlight: The Power of Respite, Routine, and Renewal

by support28@ | Apr 28, 2026 | Blogs

Nicholas Zangrando — lovingly known as “Nicky” by his mom — is a 38-year-old young gentleman who leaves an impression on everyone he meets.   Diagnosed with Down syndrome, Nicky is ambulatory, largely independent in his personal care, and proudly verbal. He loves...