Tag Archive for: Adult Services

Self-Determination and Choice: Empowering Adults with I/DD to Direct Their Own Lives

Every day, we make countless choices that shape our lives, what to eat for breakfast, how to spend our free time, where to work, who to spend time with. These seemingly small decisions contribute to our sense of autonomy, dignity, and wellbeing. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), having the power to make these same choices is equally essential, yet often overlooked.
trudeau staff jen platt with her family

10 Trudeau Truths with Direct Support Professional Jennifer Platt

You know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they're off the clock? Get to know Jennifer Platt!

Heart Health and Adults with I/DD: Why Wellness Matters at Every Ability

While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, adults with I/DD face unique challenges in maintaining heart health.
lori johnson, special education teacher at pathways, with her husband Ben

10 Trudeau Truths with Pathways Special Education Teacher Lori Johnson

You know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they're off the clock? Get to know Lori Johnson!

National Mentoring Month: How Meaningful Connections Transform Lives

For adults with I/DD, the power of connection, guidance, and authentic support creates pathways to independence, confidence, and achievement.

10 Trudeau Truths with Residential Site Supervisor Gianna Hall

You know them as the educators, caregivers and leaders who work to keep everything running smoothly so that our clients at the Trudeau Center can have the best experience possible. But what are they like when they're off the clock? Get to know Gianna Hall!

Creating Holiday Joy in Residential Settings

Trudeau's residential programs ensure that the holidays become a time of genuine connection, meaning, and joy for every individual they serve.
young man with a disability looking at the camera stretching during exercise

Fall Fitness: Adaptive Exercise Programs for Adults with I/DD

As autumn arrives, Trudeau's adaptive exercise programs are helping adults with I/DD stay active and healthy while enjoying the season's beauty.
adult with special needs with family member working on paperwork at the kitchen table

Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Benefits While Building Financial Security

Special needs trusts represent more than financial planning tools; they're instruments of empowerment that help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build security while maintaining access to essential supports.
Man with an intellectual disability holding a basket of tomatoes

Adult Learning Never Stops – Life Skills for Independence

The journey toward independence doesn't end when someone turns 18 or graduates from school. For adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning new skills and refining existing ones is a lifelong process.