Prescott House

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Behaviors of High Achievers

Robert Browning said, 'A man's reach should exceed his grasp,' but always reaching for the stars can be exhausting. It's not for everyone.

Olive Garden hostess doesn’t let disability hold her back

RACINE — Gabrielle Clapp, 24, was always encouraged to do things on her own when she was growing up.

25-year-old paralyzed, nearly killed in construction accident returns to Ronan to continue...

RONAN – Cathy Marmon started keeping a daily journal on Sept. 10, 2013.

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

The developmentally disabled face extra challenges when flying

Their disability is hard to discern, so airline policies on the mentally challenged are hard to enforce

Program aims to find developmentally disabled workers jobs

For adults with developmental disabilities, finding independence can be a significant challenge. The struggle often centers on finding employment. Many who are suitable for work simply don’t have the resources

Activity Ideas for Developmentally Disabled Adults

When it comes to activities, disabled adults have distinctive needs. Unlike average adults, disabled people may require the help of respite workers to do certain activities. However, the needs of ...

Would State’s New Rules for Developmentally Disabled Do More Harm Than Good?

Plan would encourage more integrated housing, require more activities outside in community -- but advocates for disabled call rules impractical, too costly

Hazard Pay Sought For Those Who Work With Developmentally Disabled

Are Group Homes Grossly Underreporting Medication Errors?

Like nursing homes and other long term care facilities, residents in group homes are susceptible to dangers like neglect, abuse, and medication errors.

Group homes were meant to fix the problem of 'barbaric' institutions. Have they?

The home should be a place where people feel safe and free to be themselves, but the royal commission has heard that's not always the case for people with disability living in group homes.

Teen who threw her baby out a window is sent to a group home

The only issue is finding a group home that will accept her.

Secret to helping brain age well? Painting and other mental challenges

I recently took a painting class with friends during which I learned that my lack of brush-stroke skills compounded my dearth of innate visual

Think You Want To Start A Group Home?

Group homes can help to increase adaptive behavior, productivity, and independence for people with disabilities. If you’re interested in starting a group home, here’s what you’ll need to know.

LibGuides: Book Discussion Groups: Home

Resources for libraries--or others--seeking to establish a book discussion group.

MINDSET: 3 mental challenges when you travel for work and how to overcome them

How do you balance working in travel and maintaining your own sanity and healthy relationships in the process? Read on...

Easy Does It seeks approval for West Reading group home

Some neighbors oppose Easy Does It's plan to open a group home for people recovering from substance abuse disorder.

UTEP Library Research Guides: Focus Groups: Home