When we talk about health, most people think about physical health - eating nutritious foods, exercising, getting enough sleep, and visiting the doctor. But mental health is just as important. Mental health affects how we think, feel, connect with others, and handle life's challenges. Everyone has good days and difficult days, but when feelings of sadness, stress, anxiety, or loneliness last for a long time, they can begin to affect ...

By Donna Voss, Area Manager A Life at Risk When I first began working with Brian Graham, I was a direct support staff member assigned to assist him in maintaining his independence. Later, as I became his Area Manager, I continued working closely with him and witnessed firsthand one of the most remarkable transformations of my career. Brian lived alone in an apartment in Placentia. During that time, he had ...

“Different Not Less” is more than a phrase. It’s a perspective. A reminder. A call to see people for who they are, not for what they are assumed to lack. For individuals with developmental disabilities, the world has not always made room for difference. For generations, systems focused on limitations instead of possibilities. But today, that narrative is changing. And at the heart of that shift is a simple truth: ...

In 2025, disability rights in the United States - and around the world - continued to evolve in ways that were both encouraging and deeply concerning. This timeline highlights key disability rights developments throughout 2025, focusing on education, civil rights enforcement, transportation, and public policy - and on whether rights are truly accessible in everyday life. While some changes strengthened protections and visibility, others increased instability and urgency, especially for ...