Resources and Blog

What is Supported Employment and How Can It Empower Your Adult Child? When your child with IDD reaches adulthood, you naturally start thinking about their future. You’ve always wanted your loved one to live a life filled with purpose, and meaningful work is a big part of that. A job offers a sense of value,…

10 Sensory School Supply Items to Support Your Child in the Classroom Going back to school involves more than just books and pencils for children with IDD. Many have unique sensory processing needs. The sights, sounds, textures, and smells of a busy classroom can feel overwhelming. This intense environment can make it difficult for them…

IEP Meeting Tips for Parents As a parent or caregiver of a child with IDD, you play an important role in deciding how to teach and support your child. In this role, you will come across an Individualized Education Program (IEP), which is a roadmap designed to help them thrive and reach their unique potential…

Back-to-School Tips for Children with IDD Navigate the New Academic Year with Success Navigating the back-to-school season can feel like a new frontier when your child has IDD. The familiar routines of summer shift, and with that, new anxieties can emerge. This transition requires thoughtful preparation and support. You want it to feel less like…

Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living Facilities? Understanding the Cost of Assisted Living Assisted living can be a crucial step for your adult child with IDD, offering vital support and community. However, we know families often worry about the significant costs involved. Understanding funding options like Medicaid and Medicare can feel overwhelming, but…

What is IDD? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis for your adult child or seeking to understand more about a condition that has always been a part of your family’s life, IDD can be overwhelming. We understand this journey can feel overwhelming—filled with questions, and…

What is Supported Living? A Guide for Families and Caregivers Every parent or caregiver holds a quiet hope: to see their loved one flourish and find their place in the world. When your adult child has an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), the path to independence may look different—and that’s not only okay, it’s meaningful.…

International Disability Awareness Day When you hear “International Disability Awareness Day,” you might think of people’s challenges, limitations, or simply another day on the calendar. Here at Covenant,we see something far more profound. This day is a powerful reminder that every single person, regardless of their physical or mental abilities, carries a unique purpose. The…