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Homedevelopmental disabilities

developmental disabilities

A Selfie of Christine Erman and Briana Phibbs outside together
Disabilities

Determined to Do It Herself

October 17, 2024 New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Woman with cerebral palsy uses assistive technology to accomplish otherwise challenging daily tasks by Jacob Peterson Briana Phibbs has spent her life defying expectations, and the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is […]

A selfie of Dan McCullough and his mother Nancy in a swimming pool
Disabilities

Moving Towards Independence

October 17, 2024 New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

For people with developmental disabilities, moving from certified to non-certified housing can be life changing and cost-effective by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Housing is a fundamental social determinant of health, essential for everyone, including people with […]

Two close up headshots, one of Erin Brunelle on the left, and one of Michael May on the right
Disabilities

Better Living Through Technology

October 17, 2024 New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Innovative program empowers people with developmental disabilities with tailored assistive technology solutions by Gail Allyn Short Living on one’s own is a rite of passage many young adults look forward to. For people with developmental […]

A photo of John Thompson on the left and Nick Mykytyn on right, both in motorized wheelchairs, at home with Christmas decorations in the background.
Disabilities

A Place of Their Own

October 17, 2024 New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Housing Navigation supports home ownership for adults with developmental disabilities by Gail Allyn Short Like most young adults, Nick Mykytyn, 27, of Oneonta, N.Y., reached a point where he wanted to move out of his […]

Portrait of African young woman with disabilities sitting in wheelchair and looking at camera while using laptop computer at home
Disabilities

Freedom to Choose

October 17, 2024 New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities

NYS CDD helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by Gail Allyn Short Historically, people with developmental disabilities (DD) were sometimes sent to live in institutions, away from society. Conditions in these […]

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