“Sensory development issues are characterized by the ways that an individual processes sensory information. Generally, those with sensory developmental concerns are assumed to have difficulty handling loud noises or bright lights. However, there are many ways that sensory developmental disorders can present.” [1] “Different types of sensory disabilities affect one or more senses; sight, hearing, […]

“Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are disorders that are usually present at birth and that negatively affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Many of these conditions affect multiple body parts or systems. Intellectual disability starts any time before a child turns 18 and is characterized by problems with both intellectual […]

“Disability Pride Month is an annual event celebrated in recognition of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. That same year, Boston held the first Disability Pride Day. The first official celebration of Disability Pride Month occurred in July 2015, which also marked the 25th anniversary of the ADA. […]

Horizon Project provides supports and opportunities for personal growth, integration, and independence to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but we also provide professional development for the people who support them. Each team member have a special value to us and get to live a unique experience at HPI. Today we will have a joy to know […]

“A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them.” [1] […]

“The taste sense is one of the five human senses. It is essential to our survival because it enables the individual the choice of correct food, which, in turn, is crucial for one’s existence, maintenance and function.” [1] “Taste is a sensory modality involving the oral perception of food-derived chemicals that stimulate receptor cells within […]

“Our sense of smell is one of our richest and wide-ranging windows into the world around us, playing a vital role in what we taste, our social interactions and even helping us detect potential dangers.” [1] “Smell is an important sense as it can alert us to danger like gas leak, fire or rotten food […]

“Our sense of touch allows us to receive information about our internal and external environments, making it important for sensory perception. The first sense to develop in a human fetus is touch. At 8 weeks, a fetus responds to touch of the lips and cheeks, with other body parts responding by 14 weeks. Infants use […]

“All of our senses give us vital information about our surroundings, but the one we rely on most is vision.” [1] “Vision is the process of deriving meaning from what is seen. It is a complex, learned and developed set of functions that involve a multitude of skills. About 80% of what we learn from […]

“The importance of hearing to our health is fundamental. It is one of our most critical senses for connecting to people and interacting with the world. Because of this, it helps us socialize with our loved ones and friends. Hearing also plays an important role in meeting new people and pursuing healthy activities and hobbies […]