Be Able To Support People With Developmental Disabilities

Advocates work with or on behalf of people with developmental disabilities by increasing their ability for self-advocacy, teaching them the skills necessary to advocate for their own needs and wants, help resolve issues, obtain supports or services needed and helps promote a change in the policies and behaviors of other individuals. Advocacy is very important for protecting civil and human rights for people with developmental disabilities and for creating, upholding and improving their quality of life. People with developmental disabilities that do not have advocates may not have access to supports they desperately need to live the way they want. Advocates also help people with developmental disabilities who have been abused, neglected and/or

Early Intervention is very important for young children that have developmental disabilities. Early Intervention helps them early on with their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Education should be provided in an inclusive setting with students of the same age and should include individualized supports. People with developmental disabilities should be encouraged to make their own informed choices about their work, careers, medical and living situations. Family Support is a very important services for the families and the person with developmental disabilities. Most people with developmental disabilities need the supports. This can include their families, communities, and government. Family support helps strengthen the capacity of family members to support each other at home. Healthcare is very important for people with developmental disabilities as they need dependable, quality health care that is affordable and comprehensive. Housing may become an issue for people with developmental disabilities for many different reasons. From the primary caregiver passing away to the disability becoming more that can be handled at home. All people with developmental disabilities have a right to live where they want. Grown adults with developmental disabilities will control where they live and who they live with. Supports such as assistive technology and community habilitation make it possible for all people with developmental disabilities to function in normal life. Transportation for individuals with developmental disabilities is important for those who want to be more independent and want to travel on their own. Its is proven that people with developmental disabilities that have access to public and private transportation tend to lead more full and independent