5 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY DURING STRESSFUL TIMES

BY JOSHUA FIELDS AND LISA BUTLER

Society continues to be a more and more chaotic place… with conditions worldwide changing daily. From a pandemic that plagued our homes to a war abroad raging havoc on so many families. The conflict in Ukraine is a human issue. It is an issue that should reach the hearts of every American. Especially for children and young adults, the issues abroad can be overwhelming, confusing and scary. Helping kids navigate these thoughts and emotions become increasingly more important during this time.

Personally, in our line of work, many of our clients who have intellectual disabilities have started to ask questions about the conflict abroad. Conflicts on a global scale often tend to hit close to home. People want to know what

they are hearing about on the news, and are looking for answers to remain calm and collected.

The following page contains some words of advice to help people with disabilities remain calm in stressful situations: