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  • What is the Difference Between Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?

    While intellectual disabilities may be developmental disabilities, not all developmental disabilities are intellectual disabilities. Learning the difference between an intellectual and developmental disability can help caregivers and families better understand the needs of their loved ones and what opportunities may

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    Best of Las Vegas: Award-Winning Workforce Development Program

    Which Workforce Development program was named voted silver in Best of Las Vegas for 2023? You guessed correctly - it was Opportunity Village's! We’re honored to have won silver in a contest with 9.9 million voters behind it. To that

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    7 Things You May Not Know About Down Syndrome

    Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, but many myths remain. This article shares 7 Down syndrome facts you may not know — from what causes it to advances that have led to better lifelong outcomes. You'll also discover

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    Best of Las Vegas: Opportunity Village at 70

    Guess who was named Best Nonprofit in Las Vegas for 2024? That's right — it's us! We’re honored to have won the top spot in a contest with 9.9 million votes behind it. So we’ve compiled a quick rundown

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    11 Tips For Maintaining Caregiver Wellness

    Caregivers have such an important role in society, and they make a true difference in the world around them every day. While rewarding, caregiving is incredibly hard work, and it’s easy for a caregiver to prioritize others so deeply that

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    6 ADHD Coping Strategies for Adults

    According to Dr. Russell Ramsay in Psychology Today, adult ADHD is an experience of being near-constantly misunderstood. It makes small tasks feel insurmountable, it comes with feelings of guilt, and it can even take the joy out of the things

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    5 Practical Tips for Success in Work and Everyday Life for Adults with Dyslexia

    Dyslexia is a language-based (reading and writing) learning disability that could affect as many as 15 to 20% of Americans. Symptoms differ by age, and dyslexia tips for adults will differ from those offered to children with a recent diagnosis.

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    Helpful Dyspraxia Strategies for Adults

    Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that can affect a great deal for adults and young people with disabilities from fine motor skills to information processing. While the disorder is not curable, there are various therapies and treatment options for these

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    5 Signs of Dysgraphia and How to Get Help

    Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects your writing abilities. It can interfere with everything from handwriting to spelling and organization of written work. A 2011 study estimated 10-30% of children experience difficulty with writing, though a 2020 study found