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Providing Peace of Mind for Families

Providing Peace of Mind for Families

by Lauren Zook | Dec 16, 2021 | Daily Life, Family Resources, Life Skills

By: Lauren B. Zook I often think about a tour I gave a few years ago to a local developer. Upon his arrival to the FLC house he was happily greeted by the Friends as soon as he got to the door. As we walked through the building, I explained how the Friends were...
Opportunities and Support Lead to Long-Term Meaningful Employment: A Parent’s Perspective

Opportunities and Support Lead to Long-Term Meaningful Employment: A Parent’s Perspective

by Camille Mayle | Mar 11, 2021 | Community Partnerships, Family Resources, Inclusive Employment, Stories

By David Dunkin, parent of Kaylea  Having a job is an important part of Kaylea’s quality of life. It is part of her vision of being an adult and living the independent lifestyle that she wants to achieve. We have seen how it really builds her self-esteem because she...
3 Reasons Why Siblings of Individuals with IDD Are Necessary for Future Planning

3 Reasons Why Siblings of Individuals with IDD Are Necessary for Future Planning

by Camille Mayle | Dec 8, 2020 | Family Resources

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...
Greater Independence at Home: Natural Reinforcements and Supports

Greater Independence at Home: Natural Reinforcements and Supports

by Camille Mayle | Apr 30, 2020 | Daily Life, Family Resources

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

Greater Independence at Home: Clear Expectations and Consequences

by Camille Mayle | Apr 30, 2020 | Daily Life, Family Resources

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

Greater Independence at Home: Literal Explanation and Visual Stories

by Camille Mayle | Apr 30, 2020 | Daily Life, Family Resources

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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