Committed to Advancing Care
For 50 years, the people at Damar have led the way in the care for and understanding of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seeking not just to offer state-of-the-art treatment, but actually to generate new ideas and innovative approaches.
When that is your aim, you learn a lot … and you feel compelled to share your lessons so others can learn from them, too.
In this space, you’ll benefit from the insights we’ve gained by providing care and constantly seeking new answers to the challenges faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the people who care for them.
Step after step: Success comes from steady progress
One day early this winter, Vanilla Ice helped Jalen McClary over a big hurdle. And the hurdle? Ironically enough, it was Jalen’s fear of walking on icy or snow-covered steps. He simply refused to go down steps if there was ice or snow on them. Estimated read: 3.5 min
A lesson in the power of patience
Charlie and Rachel Tucker certainly have demonstrated that they have that patience. A few years ago, they decided to adopt a child. But that doesn’t happen overnight, so they chose to become foster parents while they waited…patiently.
Estimated read: 2.5 min
Finding the right educational setting
Alec Deuel struggled in a traditional classroom setting throughout elementary school, but once he started at Damar Charter Academy, this bright boy excelled with a combination of hard work, tenacity, and an encouraging support system.
Estimated read: 3 min
2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Children with Special Needs
Anyone who has shopped for a child that has special needs knows that a little extra thought and time may be required. This holiday guide includes top gift recommendations by the specialists on staff at Damar to help make your shopping a breeze!
Estimated read: 4 min
KJ and Tré: Twin Transformation
Like many twins, KJ and Tré communicated with each other without talking. No one else – including their family – could understand them. They were about to turn four, and they still weren’t saying any words.
Estimated read: 4 min
