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Janice and her long-time friend, Peter, pose together at the Central Park Challenge in 2024

Overcoming Obstacles Through Advocacy and Community

Nothing could keep Janice McPhillips away from the 2022 Central Park Challenge. After a harrowing medical crisis in 2021 and the challenges of navigating life during a global pandemic, she was more determined than ever to show up for her community—and to celebrate alongside fellow people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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Read more about Bringing Humor and Innovation to Assistive Technology
Group of people sit and stand around a table. They have AAC devices and snacks on the table

Bringing Humor and Innovation to Assistive Technology

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Read more about Building Connections and Combating Loneliness for People With I/DD
Consuela is pouring water into Deborah's cup at You and I

Building Connections and Combating Loneliness for People With I/DD

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Read more about How a Feeding Therapy Program Helps Students Thrive Beyond the Classroom
Julia Gonzalez, SLP, is holding something to Lukas's mouth for feeding therapy

How a Feeding Therapy Program Helps Students Thrive Beyond the Classroom

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Read more about Shaping the Future: Advocacy Priorities in New York, New Jersey, and California
Janelle and Steven stand side-by-side holding signs supporting increasing salary of DSPs

Shaping the Future: Advocacy Priorities in New York, New Jersey, and California

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Read more about Turning Moments of Uncertainty Into Opportunities for Growth
Roberto (right) stands smiling with his mother, Veronica

Turning Moments of Uncertainty Into Opportunities for Growth

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Read more about 'We Need to Do Better': Voters With Disabilities Make Their Voices Heard
James Argentino and Julio Mungia sit side by side on a couch in their home

'We Need to Do Better': Voters With Disabilities Make Their Voices Heard

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Read more about Finding Comfort in Familiar Faces: A Hospice Journey
Carlos, Elaine, and Rita in a Queens residence.

Finding Comfort in Familiar Faces: A Hospice Journey

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Read more about Ukrainian Refugee Finds Hope in DSP Role
Eddy and Mariia pose for photo at the group home

Ukrainian Refugee Finds Hope in DSP Role

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Read more about After Years in Hospitals, a Place to Call Home
collage of three photos of Sheldon, Roberto, and Jadon

After Years in Hospitals, a Place to Call Home

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Read more about SHINE On! Developing Sex Ed Resources for Youth With Intellectual Disabilities
Breon smiles and poses for photo holding up a project SHINE t-shirt

SHINE On! Developing Sex Ed Resources for Youth With Intellectual Disabilities

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