Community Support
What Are Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)?
Many families don’t realize that publicly funded programs exist to help seniors and individuals with disabilities remain...
Why Community Integration for Individuals with I/DD Matters: The Amivie Approach
For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), community integration isn't just a service—it's a...
North Carolina Behavioral Crisis Treatment for Alliance Health Members
Behavioral health crisis situations are serious but do not always require a trip to the emergency room. Alliance provides...
The Importance of Community Inclusion for I/DD Children and Adults
Inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday activities is important for everyone, not just the person with the IDD....
How to Make Your Home More Sensory Friendly
We know that each child is unique, therefore autism and autism spectrum disorder can manifest in many ways. One of the...
4 Tips for Helping Kids with Special Needs Socialize
Interpersonal connections are important for everyone, but they may be especially critical to the healthy development of...
Promoting Dignity in the I/DD Community
The differences in our abilities make us unique, but they don’t define our worth.
6 Sensory-Friendly Summer Activities
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s time to plan some summer fun.
Mental Health and the I/DD Community
With the recent pandemic, many of us have experienced some impact on our mental health. We have faced loss, uncertainty and...
How Do You Celebrate Holidays This Year During COVID-19?
What do you do about the holidays this year?
We have had to remain socially distanced for many months and are yearning to...