Equipping Communities for an Aging I/DD Population: Challenges, Solutions and Advocacy

• By: Randy Horowitz, MSEd, SAS Eden II Programs
• January 5th, 2026
• aging adults, assistive technology, community inclusion, healthcare coordination, housing supports, intellectual and developmental disabilities, nutrition and wellness, Winter 2026 Issue
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As life expectancy increases, a growing number of individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are entering older adulthood. This demographic shift brings new challenges—and opportunities—for service providers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and...

The Transition to Adulthood: Bridging Skill Gaps to Strengthen Community Inclusion

• By: Edmar Wasington Matis, MSEd Cooperative for Human Services
• January 5th, 2026
• adult services, community inclusion, family involvement, neurodiversity, person-centered planning, provider training, skill development, transition to adulthood, Winter 2026 Issue
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For autistic individuals, the transition to adulthood represents a pivotal developmental period filled with both potential and uncertainty. While for the most part, adolescence through special education programs often comes with robust educational supports and structured services, adulthood...

All Are Welcome: Creating an Inclusive Festival

• By: Doug Blecher Autism Personal Coach
• January 10th, 2024
• accessibility features, accommodations, actually autistic, community, community inclusion, festivals, inclusive environment, inclusivity and accessibility, neurodivergent needs, neurodiversity, organizing, sensory spaces, Winter 2024 Issue
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Almost 11 years ago, I founded an organization, Autism Personal Coach, that provides coaching to autistic adults and teens to improve the quality of our lives. Within the first year of our existence, I realized that the lack of community was a glaring and alarming need for many of our clients. That...