“Winter weather brings with it safety hazards for people with disabilities. Inaccessible walkways and freezing temperatures are two of the most common obstacles, but there are many other challenges that require careful planning and consideration.” [1] “People with disabilities may want to take extra care during the cold weather season. Some disabling conditions may limit […]

“The holidays can be a very hectic and chaotic time for everyone. For individuals with developmental disabilities, the holidays can mean an extra set of triggers, which can bring about new and unwelcome emotions. Triggers can include new sights, sounds, smells and activities that will throw the individual with a disability off their routine.” [1] […]

“A disability advocate can mean several different things, depending on what type of advocacy you’re referring to. There are two main types of disability advocacy: legal and social. Legal disability advocates are lawyers, or other trained professionals, who litigate for disability rights on behalf of a client, government or organization. Social advocates are people who […]

Horizon Project provides supports and opportunities for personal growth, integration, and independence to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but we also provide professional development for the people who support them. Each team member have a special value to us and get to live a unique experience at HPI. Today we will have a joy […]

“There are millions of people with disabilities in the USA that is why their needs should be met and satisfied as well as the needs of any other persons. The hotel industry develops according to the definite laws and principles, and the management of hotels follows the concepts presented in the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

“Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t a learning disability – but it can impact how you learn new information. The key is understanding how ADHD affects your learning process. This enables you to seek the support you need to manage symptoms and find strategies to help you succeed! So having ADHD is not a life sentence […]

“Human Rights are the federal, state, and case laws that provide basic protections to all citizens. These basic protections help make sure that all citizens have equal opportunity to pursue, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as defined in the Declaration of Independence and by the Constitution”. People with disabilities have the same human […]

“Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China.” [1] What is assistive technology? “Assistive technology (AT) is […]

Horizon Project provides supports and opportunities for personal growth, integration, and independence to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but we also provide professional development for the people who support them. Each team member have a special value to us and get to live a unique experience at HPI. Today we will have a joy […]

What is a Mental Disability? “Mental disability, in a broad definition, is a condition in which a person’s mental ability or capacity is moderately to severely limited. Under mental disability, a person can be psychologically disabled or intellectually disabled. When assessing for mental disabilities in a person, it is important to note that there are […]