Understanding Sexuality Education for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality is a natural part of the human experience, yet for many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), access to accurate, respectful, and developmentally appropriate sexuality education remains limited. According to Mary Shehan, Community Inclusion Coordinator with the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, this gap in education has real consequences, not only for personal safety, […]
July 2026
July brings fresh energy to 1in6 Support — from successful community events to new programs launching this fall, plus a meaningful new podcast episode on healing family rifts.
June 2026
We’re excited to share our June updates, including new podcast episodes, community events, and highlights from across Montclair and Midland. From powerful conversations on disability and family life to celebrations of inclusion and pride, this month reflects the heart of our mission at 1in6 Support.
March 2026
This month, we’re uplifting family voices, advancing accessibility, and expanding our community impact. March brings updates on Changing Places advocacy, public comments shaping national restroom standards, Mother’s Day events, Disability Pride Parade details, NYC program expansion, and inspiring guest speakers supporting families of children with disabilities.
Educational Choices for Children With Disabilities: Understanding Your Options
Families raising children with disabilities often discover that choosing an educational path is far more complicated than they expected. Many parents are guided into a single default option, usually a district special‑needs preschool or specialized program, without being told that other choices exist. When you are already navigating evaluations, therapies, and new terminology, it is […]
Communication That Supports Connection in Disability Parenting
Communication in disability parenting often means learning to understand a child in ways that go far beyond spoken words. Some children do not use speech at all. Others speak with their voices but communicate in ways that are uniquely their own. Many families discover that communication is not a single skill. It is a relationship […]
When the Personal Becomes Political in Disability Parenting
Parenting a child with a disability reshapes nearly every corner of daily life including how we move through public spaces, how we advocate in schools, how we navigate healthcare, and how we show up in our communities. What often begins as a deeply personal journey quickly reveals itself to be part of a much larger […]
Staying Connected After Out‑of‑Home Placement
When a child or adult with a disability moves into an out‑of‑home placement, whether it be a residential school, group home, or long‑term care setting, the transition can be emotional for the entire family. Even when the placement is the right choice, families often worry about how to stay connected, how to maintain routines, and […]
Living With a Progressive Diagnosis: What Families Need to Know
When a child receives a progressive diagnosis, families enter a world defined not only by medical complexity but by constant change. Unlike static or non‑progressive conditions, progressive diagnoses evolve over time, sometimes slowly, sometimes unpredictably, and this shifting landscape can affect every part of a child’s life. A recent episode of Two Moms No Fluff […]
January 2026
January was a month of learning, advocacy, and connection across the 1in6 Support community. From disability rights sessions and conversations with congressional candidates to school‑based guidance, legal insights, and community wellness offerings, this month brought powerful opportunities for families to deepen their knowledge and feel supported.