If you’re wondering “how to find charities near me,” you have plenty of options. Pennsylvania has more than 13,000 registered charities, many of them located in Southeastern PA. As you plan your charitable giving for 2023 and beyond, it’s important to choose organizations that match your giving goals. Here are a few reasons to give, along with a profile of Front Porch Cohousing, one of many good charities to donate to in the Keystone State.
40% of adults with IDD face housing insecurity. Here's what's actually driving the crisis, why traditional solutions fall short, and what genuine co-housing models prove is possible.
When school ends, so does the IEP team. Here's who actually coordinates your adult child's care after that, and how Ohio families can build their own support structure.
Work identity for teens with IDD starts years before graduation. Here's what pre-employment skill building actually looks like and how families can start now, at any age.
Subsidized work often caps income for adults with IDD. Here's how gig economy work is creating real income and independence — and what's needed to make this path more accessible.
Virtual-only DSP training meets compliance requirements, but is it actually preparing caregivers? Here's how training gaps connect to Ohio's direct care turnover crisis.
Turning 18 makes your child a legal adult, regardless of their support needs. Here's what changes, what your options are, and how Ohio families can plan guardianship decisions well.
Trailhead Community in Colorado and Faison Residence in Virginia prove inclusive IDD housing works. Here's what makes these models succeed — and what Rising Heights is building in Cleveland.
School services end at 22. Families call it "the cliff" for a reason. Here's an honest, practical guide for Ohio families navigating the transition out of school-based IDD supports.
Confused by "transition goals" in your child's IEP? Here's a plain-language guide for parents of middle and high schoolers with IDD on what it means and how to start planning early.
Your teen with IDD is hitting milestones every day — they just don't look like the ones in the parenting books. Here's how to see them, celebrate them, and plan for what's ahead.