by Esme | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Esme | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog
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 –...
by Esme | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorised
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...
by Esme | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
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...
by Esme | Dec 14, 2024 | Blog
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...
by Esme | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog
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...