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ONTMOET ONS INWONERS:  THEO STEMMET

ONTMOET ONS INWONERS: THEO STEMMET

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Intellectually Disability: developing a sense of purpose

Intellectually Disability: developing a sense of purpose

For many years, people with intellectual disabilities were viewed as limited in their ability to learn and function in society in comparison with others, and therefore not likely to have much in the way of ambition. The idea that they may wish to pursue a career,...
Intellectually Disabled: tips to stay healthy

Intellectually Disabled: tips to stay healthy

Like everybody else, intellectually disabled people need to engage in some kind of physical activity to keep fit. And, like many other people, the dreaded word ‘exercise’ may loom unpleasantly large. But there’s no getting away from it – getting off the butt and...
NICE TO MEET YOU:  ROCCO ADAMS & AMY CROWE

NICE TO MEET YOU: ROCCO ADAMS & AMY CROWE

These youngsters have just completed a social worker internship at Sunfield Home and because of their interest in the field of disability were referred to us by their lecturers. We chatted with them to find out more. They are both studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Intellectually Disabled and Managing Finances

Intellectually Disabled and Managing Finances

All self-sufficient adults need to understand how to manage their money. This is no different for intellectually disabled people who are able to live alone, or who live with family but are able – or wishing – to manage their affairs more independently. Being...
Intellectually Disabled and the Special Olympics

Intellectually Disabled and the Special Olympics

It might seem that the Olympics only focuses on people at the peak of perfection, and those with either physical or intellectual disabilities are excluded. But nothing could be further from the truth. There are two different organisations that focus on athletes with...