Tag Archive for: Developmental Disabilities

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.
Elementary age boy playing with fidget spinner

Autism Myths vs. Facts: Setting the Record Straight

Despite growing awareness about autism spectrum disorder, misconceptions persist that create barriers to understanding and acceptance. Let's separate myths from facts.
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.

The Critical First Three Years and Baby Safety

Baby Safety Month reminds us that protecting children also means nurturing their growth. Early Intervention shields children from the long-term impact of untreated delays. When families act early, they’re opening doors to brighter possibilities for their child’s future.

IEP Preparation: Getting Ready for a New School Year

As families begin preparing for the new school year, parents and caregivers of children with disabilities often face the additional task of ensuring their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) is ready to support another year of growth and learning.
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.
Autistic boy learning in school

School Readiness for Children with Autism: ABA Strategies That Work

As families prepare for the new school year, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often face unique challenges in ensuring their child is ready for the classroom environment.
Safe Recreation Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Safe Recreation Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Summer brings unique opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore new experiences, build social connections, and maintain their physical and mental wellbeing through meaningful recreational activities.
Community Connections in Summer: Social Activities That Build Independence

Community Connections in Summer: Social Activities That Build Independence

Summer represents a season of endless possibilities and countless opportunities for children to explore, learn, and grow.
Leaders from the Trudeau Center and its ad agency of record, Dunn Marketing, pictured with two 2025 Communicator Awards the pair earned for empathy driven work

Trudeau Center, Dunn Marketing Win 2025 Communicator Awards for Empathy-Driven Awareness Campaigns

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The Trudeau Center and its ad agency of record, Dunn Marketing, have been honored with two 2025 Communicator Awards by The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts for awareness for awareness-building campaigns focused on the Center’s sixty years of serving and empowering individuals with differing abilities.