The Psychology of Parenting an Intellectually Disabled person
In any family, becoming a parent is an unknown journey, full of emotions like anxiety, pride, delight, and the newness of having to pay constant attention. However, when a child is diagnosed with an intellectual disability, the path becomes more complex and...
‘n Klein kykie in ons Sunfield Home Sentrum se vriendskaplike besoek aan Alta Du Toit Sentrum, op 06 Junie 2025
Deur Ursula Morris Vrydag, die 6de Junie, het uiteindelik aangebreek en ons tien bevoorregte Sunfield verteenwoordigers vertrek met die Sunfield Home bussie om by Alta du Toit Sentrum te gaan besoek aflê. Ons was opgewonde en met Rocco as bestuurder het ons daar...
Opportunity and Options: employment for the intellectually disabled
In today’s workforce, diversity and inclusion are considered key to building more representative and equitable societies. Among the groups striving for greater representation in employment are people with intellectual disabilities. While historically overlooked, this...
Teaching ID people the value of money
Understanding the value of money is an essential life skill that empowers individuals to make informed choices, foster independence, and navigate the complexities of daily life. However, for those with intellectual disabilities, learning about money requires tailored...
Rebuilding Hope: How Sunfield Market Days Are Changing Lives
In a world that often moves too fast, it’s easy to forget the profound impact of small moments—like the joy of creating something with your own hands or the satisfaction of a hard day’s work. For the residents of Sunfield Home in Wellington, these moments mean...
Has DEI helped or hindered Intellectually Disabled people?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has reshaped workplaces, educational institutions, and social policies, aiming to create fair and inclusive environments for all marginalised groups. But like many movements of good intention, there can be some negative aspects –...
The Intellectually Disabled and Coping with Old Age
Aging is a natural process that brings about physical, emotional, and social challenges for all human beings. But for individuals with intellectual disabilities, aging can present particularly complex problems. Intellectually disabled individuals may be able to cope...
Quiet Islands: gainful employment for intellectually disabled people
As a result of growing recognition of the value that diversity and inclusion can bring to the workplace, the landscape of employment for intellectually disabled people has evolved significantly in recent years. Today there is a far more enlightened approach as...
Engaging the Intellectually Disabled Person: opinions, feelings and individuality
Engaging intellectually disabled individuals in discussions about their feelings and perspectives requires you to communicate in a way that reflects empathy and respect; it’s not just an act of inclusion, but recognition of their inherent worth. Take time to discover...
Caring for an Intellectually Disabled adult in the home and family
It is not always easy for a home and family to take responsibility for caring for an intellectually disabled person. Intellectual disabilities vary widely. Some individuals may have mild impairments and be able to perform many tasks independently, while others may require extensive assistance. By providing a supportive and understanding environment in the familiar comfort of home, families can nurture the vital emotional and social development the individual needs.
