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...
Greater Independence at Home: Routines and Rituals
By: Waverly Ann Harris How do you feel when you get off your routine? Do you feel frustrated because it’s hard to get things done, even if you know they are important? Do you feel like each decision is harder because there are more distractions? Routines help us get...
Greater Independence at Home: Checklists and Planners
By: Waverly Ann Harris Do you get satisfaction from checking off items on a checklist? Do you look forward to getting a new planner each year, or keep your schedule on your phone? We all benefit from feeling in control of our time and our own schedule. Individuals...
Greater Independence at Home: Executive Function
By: Waverly Ann Harris Independence is important to every individual. For adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), independence becomes a daily priority for them and their families as it adds to the quality of life for all parties. Individuals...
Life is a Journey
The Friends are currently reading WONDER in Book Club. Here is one Friend's inspirational reflection on the book. Every Friend has a story and we are honored when a Friend entrusts us to share it with the world. Life is a Journey, by Allan B. "Auggie, a...
Three Unexpected Outcomes of COVID-19
By: Waverly Ann Harris As we all started to hear the news and the reports from China, then Italy, then Washington state about COVID-19, anxiety and fears started to consume our thoughts. As a human services nonprofit, Friends Life Community has always depended upon...
Program Update
Two and a half weeks are in the books for our new virtual-Friends Life Community. I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you, how our program is adapting during this time. Our prayer is that everyone stays healthy and we are able to welcome the Friends, and...
Master Class: featuring Tony Galzin, co-owner and chef of Nicky’s Coal Fired
Friends Life Community is grateful for our amazing community partners, like Nicky’s Coal Fired, who are going outside the box and leading ZOOM Master Classes to keep the learning going. Enjoy this full tutorial on how to make traditional pasta in the comfort of your...
Establishing a Routine at Home
By: Olivia Moore, Director of Programs As we all learn to navigate outside of our normal routines, the Friends may have a harder time with the transition. It can often be helpful for them to know what to expect and have structure to keep them from feeling out of...
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