Celebrating Empowerment: DEC's Awareness Event at Eden Resort

Kstirn • May 2, 2025

From Nursing Homes to Independence: DEC's Success Stories

We are thrilled to share highlights from our recent awareness event at Eden Resort, where we debuted a powerful video showcasing the inspiring stories of individuals who have transitioned from nursing homes to their own homes through our Nursing Home Transition (NHT) program.

Event Highlights:

Video Debut: Attendees had the opportunity to watch firsthand the transformative journeys of our consumers, made possible by the dedicated efforts of the Disability Empowerment Center (DEC).
Engaging Discussions: The event featured insightful discussions on the importance of empowering individuals with disabilities and expanding our NHT program to reach more people in the coming months.
Community Support: We were overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm from our community, reaffirming our commitment to making a positive impact.

Join Us on YouTube: Did you know DEC is on YouTube? We periodically share videos related to our programs and current events. We invite you to follow our channel to stay updated on our latest initiatives and success stories. Check out the latest video that we showed at our Eden Resort event and subscribe to our channel! http://www.youtube.com/@disabilityempowerment2679

Looking Ahead: As we continue to expand our NHT program and strengthen the other programs we have, we are excited about the future and the opportunities to empower more individuals to live independently. Stay tuned for more updates and stories of transformation.

Thank you for your continued support!

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The Beauty Of Support Everyone needs support and people with disabilities are no exception. We either had our disabilities for a long time or just acquired them. No matter what the situation may be, everyone, families, individuals without disabilities, need support. However, people with disabilities are either embarrassed to seek support or do not know where to go. First of all, don’t be embarrassed! We all may have different circumstances; things happen to us that we have NO CONTROL over. We all have had a bathroom issue in public even if you have a disability or not. It happens and if someone says they have not had that issue they are either not telling the truth or it has not happened to them – yet. The bottom line is that we all need support. There are ways to reach out to get this. It starts with you. Take a small step, Be honest. Reach out to a trusted friend. However, there are other resources you can reach out to and here are some suggestions: Find your local CIL. Many have peer support staff, or peer support groups. DEC has a monthly support group. Check out the calendar under "Events' or call our office for more information. Look for Online support groups – Online support groups are out there. Just a word of caution – make sure that they are run by reputable groups. Seek a group that has a shared interest in something you do. It does not have to be disability related to be supportive. When you do something you like or have an interest in you are meeting people who share an interest with and have that to discuss. Over time, you can make new friends. Some people need more professional support and there is nothing wrong with that. One good thing that came out of the pandemic was that telehealth is popular. You can now see a therapist on your computer, iPad, or cell phone. Most of them will take your insurance. Just ask. Telehealth eliminates the need to scheduling transportation or having someone go with you if you need personal care. These are just a few suggestions. You can also reach out to DEC anytime!