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Making the Transition to Adult Services
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often require assistance and specialized care based on the disabilities they have. As with everyone, the unique needs of people with IDD evolve and change over time as they age. Children and...
Critical Resources for Families With Special Needs
Families with special needs have an individual with disabilities—whether it is a child or other loved one. Families with special needs face unique challenges and require specialized support and resources to help them navigate their journey. This support can come in...
Safety Equipment and Adaptive Tools for People With Severe Disabilities
Individuals with severe disabilities can face various barriers in their daily lives. These barriers depend on the particular individual, the severity of their disabilities, their lifestyle, the support system they have, and more. Each individual with a disability is...
Navigating Behaviors: The Importance of Consistency and Routine, Especially During the Holidays
Navigating Behaviors: During our daily lives, we get into routines that help us stay on track, feel comfortable, and accomplish the things we need to. However, there are certain periods of time when our routines get interrupted and we face changes in what we’re used...
What is DEI?
In recent years, there have been many changes in the ways that businesses, organizations, governments, and societies as a whole have conducted themselves. Part of these changes has been an increased focus on something known as DEI. But what is DEI and why has it...
Depression and Anxiety in Adults With IDD
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common psychiatric disorders that can affect a person’s mental health. They directly impact how someone feels about themselves and others, how they experience certain situations, how they view life in general, and more. This...
What Is a Direct Support Professional?
What is a Direct Support Professional? There are many different jobs within the healthcare and human services field. Most of these jobs are essential due to the services and care they provide for people. One of these jobs is a Direct Support Professional (DSP). A...
How Individuals With IDD Can Live Long, Fulfilling Lives
IDD is an acronym that stands for “intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Individuals with IDD face many challenges in their lives, and usually need help in order to perform normal functions of life. Some common disabilities included within IDD are: Down...
The Importance of Medically Supportive Community Residences for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Adults
At New Concepts for Living, we are proud to provide medically supportive community residences to offer your loved ones the care and support they need and deserve. Keep reading to find out what these residences are, and the benefits they have to offer! What Are...
Why NCFL Values Community Inclusion for Our Residents and Day Program Participants
What if you could give the loved ones in your care the attention and community they deserve? At New Concepts For Living, we specialize in taking care of intellectually and developmentally disabled adults to help them reach their full potential. At the heart of our...