A home changes everything: We know that stable and safe housing predicts positive family outcomes. For far too long, citizens in Indiana with developmental disabilities

Born eight weeks premature, Joe and Jake are identical in many ways, including their disabilities. They’ve always had developmental delays, and they’re both nonverbal, although they can find ways to tell you exactly what they want.

My grandson, 17-year-old Kevin, has been at Damar for four years, and I’m also the director of Parent Voices, so I see Damar from a couple of perspectives. And from both of those perspectives, I see an organization that rises to every challenge.

As Jacob’s mom, I’ve been in tune with this kid since the moment he was born. Half my brain was always watching Jacob and listening for Jacob. I still like to have a mom role with him. I need to feel that, to feel that I am still doing something for him.

Before the Indianapolis Colts played a single down of their first pre-season game on Aug. 20, an MVP had already been named. But Malachi Cole