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TikTok has given thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a voice and a platform to freely share their lives with audiences craving something new.

Every year around Father’s Day, we see ads for the perfect gift for dad. The tie, the tool set, the mega-grill, the membership to the steak of the month club. This year, especially for fathers of people with a disability, an even better gift may be simple appreciation.

Some siblings are the best of friends, others are not, and many of us are somewhere in the middle. Sibling relationships are often the longest running relationships people have.

Last weekend, eight young men and women took 10 steps across a stage—and a huge step forward in their lives—as they celebrated their graduation from AbleLight College.

When Cheryl got injured, Lori wasn’t sure what to do. Her sister, who has cerebral palsy and mild developmental disability, had been living on her own with just an aide coming in a few times a week. Suddenly her needs were too great. She needed more support.

Independent production companies are making sure we have movie options that represent people with disabilities fairly and authentically. And, they’re casting actors with disabilities in movies that don’t focus on disability.

A few weeks back, we talked about why it’s important for the media to accurately portray people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). It’s arguably even more important that actors with disabilities portray characters with disabilities.

Community participation is an important part of living a happy, meaningful life. We all need to feel connected to our community, to feel like we belong. Here are a few ideas to keep your loved one active and engaged with the outside world.

The holidays are a time of joy and even though we might be celebrating the holidays a little differently this year, they can still be a time of stress.

Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) have several options when it comes to adult education. There is no universal, one-size-fits-all solution, and choices vary state-by-state.