Back-to-School Tips for Children with IDD

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…

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Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living Facilities?

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…

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What is IDD? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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…

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What is Supported Living?

DSP helps a young person with IDD in a supported living situation.

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.…

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International Disability Awareness Day

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…

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Helping Your Adult Child Discover Purpose

Helping Your Adult Child Discover Purpose We all want to feel like we matter. Like we’re contributing something to the world. That doesn’t change for adults with IDD. Helping your adult child find purpose isn’t just about filling their day, it’s about feeding their spirit. Why Purpose Matters When someone has a reason to get…

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Building Independence Without Losing Connection

Building Independence Without Losing Connection Every parent dreams of their child growing up and finding their own way in the world. But when your adult child has an intellectual or developmental disability, independence looks a little different. And that’s okay. You don’t have to choose between helping them grow and keeping them safe. You can…

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