people with disabilities
By kiah25
@kiah25 (128)
United States
November 27, 2006 9:51am CST
What is the best way to help people with develpmental disabilities? I mean things such as down syndrome, mental retardation, and even things like autism.
I feel like we need to do more to help people who fall into this category. They need a lot of support, but don't they deserve to feel usefull and like they have a purpose in life?
4 responses
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
27 Nov 06
Maybe volunteer at your local MRDD. If you already know a family dealing with this, help them out. Talk to them about their needs. A lot of people just need a little support and a little extra time with their special people. I would love for someone to become my son's friend. He is dependent on our family and really doesn't have friends to spend any time with. Just to watch a movie, take a walk, go out to eat, play a game. We are all he has.
@kiah25 (128)
• United States
27 Nov 06
I currently work for a company that does supported employment of people with disabilities. I am a job coach and work with people to get and keep jobs in the community. I've also worked with children with autism for years. I can imagine it is very hard for a parent of a child with a disability of any kind. I will keep you in my thoughts. You als might check with local or state special olympics.
@birthlady (5609)
• United States
1 Dec 06
Volunteer, and spread the word. Join groups that are ment to raise money, provide activities, educate the public. Everyone has a purpose in life. I know a few people with Down Syndrome, and they are so kind and sweet, they bring sunshine and love to everyone they meet...what better purpose in life can there be?
