Preparing to Manage Your Sibling’s Care
Growing up, siblings of people with intellectual disabilities will watch their parents care for all aspects of their brother or sister’s life, even during young adulthood. As they grow older, these siblings may wonder where they belong in terms of their involvement with caretaking and decision making as the parents usually continue to manage the bulk of responsibility. Often, it’s not until the parents are aging that adult siblings will begin to interact more with service providers.
Showcasing Our Homes–Lawndale
Each of our Hammer & NER homes is unique because of the people who live and work there. The “Showcasing Our Homes” profiles celebrate our homes (and apartment programs), the people who live there, and the staff who support them. Let’s learn about the Lawndale home in Plymouth!
Coffee & Donuts with Chris
A sweet reunion with early childhood teachers Chris Ringe joined the Hammer & NER family in 2017 when he moved into our Lancaster home. Chris, who has Down syndrome, is an active, friendly, outgoing guy with a big heart. Earlier this year, as our annual Reach for...
Why Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities Matters
For many of us, sibling relationships are the longest-lasting bonds, surpassing even those with parents, partners, or friends. As a result, siblings often find themselves in the “club-sandwich generation,” balancing support for aging parents, siblings with disabilities, and their own children simultaneously. Despite their unique perspectives, siblings are often overlooked in disability planning and advocacy.
Help Support Specialized Training
Greetings, I was fresh out of college when I began my career at Hammer 47 years ago. I provided direct support to young adults living in the dorms on the Hammer campus. As I advanced in my career, I could see the difference we were making in people’s lives by...
Alvina’s Angels: Monthly Givers We Know We Can Count On
Monthly donors, a group we lovingly call Alvina’s Angels after our founder Alvina Hammer, provide a consistent and dependable investment in our work. As a monthly donor, you choose an amount that meets your monthly budget and each month your gift will be automatically billed to your credit card or debited from your checking account. Your regular, reliable donations make it easier for both you and Hammer & NER to budget and plan.
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