3 Reasons Why Siblings of Individuals with IDD Are Necessary for Future Planning
By: Waverly Ann Harris Friends Life Community (FLC) serves teenagers and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or as we call them, Friends. Our focus is to help the Friends grow personally, develop socially, and be active members of the...
4 Tips to Improve Your Experience as an Inclusive Employer (From a Career Coach)
By Patsy Webb, M.A.Ed.S., and FLC Career Coach 1) Raise your expectations One attitude I meet when walking in the door of a new employment opportunity with a coaching client is hesitance. This often means the workplace manager has very low...
3 Things Individuals with IDD Value Most About Having a Job
In his 60 Minutes interview on CBS News, Recruiting for Talent on the Autism Spectrum, Anderson Cooper interviews individuals with Autism about what it’s like finding a job as a person on the spectrum. Their responses on why having a job is meaningful to...
“Everyone Deserves a Place to Belong” featured in 2020 Nashville Film Festival
Friends' film included in 2020 Nashville Film Festival highlights The 2020 Nashville Film Festival is happening now (October 1-7, 2020), and the Friends's film, Everyone Deserves a Place to Belong, is included this year! Watch Lauren Ponto and Jason Padgitt interview...
BBQ & Bluegrass Bash {In YOUR Backyard) in photos
TPAC article: Empowering adults with disabilities to tell their own stories through the arts
By: Michael Aldrich (@michaelwaldrich)
3 Ways the Friends are Leading Us Through Covid-19
During this time of trial, we have all experienced the stress of being under pressure and as a result, we have been face to face with our best and worst selves. We have also witnessed what others are made of.
Greater Independence at Home: Natural Reinforcements and Supports
By: Waverly Ann Harris One of our favorite sayings at Friends Life Community, particularly in trainings, is “Don’t over think it.” It is easy to get caught up in the pressure of wanting everything to be perfect, particularly in relationships or when you are supporting...
Greater Independence at Home: Clear Expectations and Consequences
By: Waverly Ann Harris Most of us recognize that we work best when we have clear expectations from our employers, however, we often forget that it is important in other aspects of our lives as well. It reduces anxiety when we know what to expect and what is expected...
Greater Independence at Home: Literal Explanation and Visual Stories
By: Waverly Ann Harris We are fortunate to live in a world where we get to interact with many different people. Everyone has their own perspective, culture, sense of humor, and context for how they understand the world. This diversity is wonderful, yet we have not...
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