Congress Increases Funding for Special Education and Disability Programs
President Joe Biden’s signature on a $1.5 trillion spending measure will increase funding for special education and other programs for individuals with disabilities, but advocates believe it is insufficient. The agreement, which was signed earlier this week, supports the government through September. It is the first government budget package passed by the Senate since Biden […]
World Down Syndrome Day
Observing World Down Syndrome Day Sometimes the things that you can’t change end up changing you instead. With special, good, and proper education about down syndrome, you too can help change the lives of thousands of people. Celebrate this World Down Syndrome Day by helping to spread awareness for those with Down Syndrome. OneWell is […]
IDD Program Specialist Spotlight – Nicole Fleet
Spotlight on Nicole Fleet: IDD Program Specialist For the month of March, OneWell would like to highlight one of our Program Specialists, Nicole Fleet, who has been with OneWell since 2021. Nicole manages Direct Support Professionals and has a passion for IDD services. We spent time with Delinda Johnson, a Direct Support Professional, and her participant, Cheyenne Biesocker. They regularly volunteer […]
Happy International Women’s Day!
Join OneWell in celebrating Women’s History Month. We take pride in our inclusion of women in the workplace and supporting and celebrating women’s rights is a year-round responsibility. “Here’s to strong women: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” Join us in watching our new video, featuring a few of the […]
Brandon Cherry – Employee Spotlight
For the month of March, PAHM would like to highlight one of our Program Specialists, Brandon Cherry, who has been with PAHM since 2021. Brandon oversees Direct Support Professionals and loves seeing the relationships develop between DSPs and participants. Timothy King, one of the DSPs that Brandon manages, took some time to hang out with us. Timothy’s participant is his brother, Christoper King. They showed […]
Organizations Start a New Program for IDD Jobs
New Program Launched by Organizations for IDD Job Opportunities Officials stated that a group of local leaders will conduct a pilot program to help build more pathways for young adults with developmental disabilities. According to a news release, several individuals and organizations are banding together to help extend educational, employment, and enrichment options for Chicago […]
OneWell Black History Month
OneWell’s Celebration of Black History Month OneWell celebrates Black History Month. We take pride in our inclusion and diversity and we strive to always keep learning!
UMD is Works on a Program to Assist Kids with IDD
UMD is Focused on a Program to Support Children with IDD This semester, the University of Maryland is launching a new program to assist students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The TerpsEXCEED program provides students with the opportunity to have a full-time college experience, from attending classes and living in dorms to hanging with friends […]
New Nurse Training for the Disabled!
The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing has developed a new and first-of-its-kind curriculum for integration into existing primary care nurse practitioner residency programs to improve the health care experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Training New Nurses to Support People with Disabilities […]
Researchers Put Wearable Tech to the Test
Testing the Effectiveness of Wearable Tech by Researchers Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to deploy wearable technologies to detect problem behaviors in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to suggest protective interventions. Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to exhibit problem conduct, which […]