In this episode, Tony Stuart, CEO of Friends for Life, shares practical, experience-based strategies for individuals with developmental disabilities looking to increase their waiver hours. With over 20 years in the field, Tony explains why using your…
Zack Gottsagen is breaking barriers and reshaping Hollywood. In this inspiring video, we explore Zack’s groundbreaking journey as an actor with Down syndrome—from his unforgettable leading role in The Peanut Butter Falcon alongside Shia LaBeouf…
On this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with two remarkable nurses—Patty Haberkorn and Deanna Cox—at the Illinois Developmental Disabilities Nurses Conference. With a combined four decades of experience supporting people…
In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, Tony Stuart—CEO of Friends for Life and a veteran Direct Support Professional with over 20 years of experience—explores a critical but often overlooked skill in the field: emotional intelligence….
Ludwig van Beethoven’s legacy goes far beyond his music—it’s a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit. Though he began to lose his hearing in his late 20s, Beethoven refused to let disability define him. Instead, he found new ways to…
In this inspiring episode of IDD Health Matters with Dr. Craig Escudé, we welcome Tony Thomas, Executive Director of Welcome House in Cleveland, Ohio. With over 24 years of leadership experience, Tony shares his remarkable journey into the field of…
Are you feeling burnt out as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) or caregiver? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, Tony Stuart — with over 20 years of experience in the field — opens up about the tough reality of…
Frida Kahlo, the legendary Mexican painter, is celebrated not only for her vivid and emotionally raw self-portraits but also as a timeless icon of disability pride and resilience. From childhood polio to a catastrophic bus accident at 18, Kahlo…
In this episode of IDD Health Matters, Dr. Craig Escudé sits down with Dr. Alice Bacherini, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Perugia in Italy, to explore how psychological research is helping dismantle biases in healthcare for…
In this thought-provoking episode of the Friends for Life Podcast, host Tony Stuart—CEO of Friends for Life and a DSP with over 20 years of experience—dives into the complex realities of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (DD)….