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February 19, 2025

Just Do It! Unpack Accessibility One Strap At A Time

Nike has done it again. You may recall in 2015 Nike produced a tennis shoe that was made to meet the needs of those with disabilities. They featured a wrap around zipper and a larger opening to make it easier for people to slide their feet in and out. Now, they have produced an accessible backpack. This backpack was designed...

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February 12, 2025

Looking for Love? Try Dateability

“Faint heart never won fair lady/maiden.” This old proverb first showed up somewhere in the early 1500s according to Google. The fact that we still hear it today shows that humanity continues to relate to this sentiment. In other words, love takes courage. It takes a lot to put oneself out there. You must be vulnerable and real. You need...

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February 5, 2025

Cancer is Rising Among People With IDD. Screenings Save Lives.

Breast cancer awareness is always thought about in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, we really need to be thinking about the risk of this and other cancers for the people we support all year long. Often this is a risk that can be overlooked. According to a study published in 2024 people with intellectual disabilities are more likely to...

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January 29, 2025

Hidden Gluten or Gluten Free?

Celiac disease is triggered by the consumption of the protein known as gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. For someone with celiac disease, consuming foods with gluten can include bloating, discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and so much more. The symptoms of celiac disease can vary widely among individuals. It is important to be aware of what food...

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January 22, 2025

Training Managers: Our LMS is Your New BFF!

We Can Help You Onboard New Staff! You may already know Milestone HCQU West provides training and that we can assist when a person you support is struggling with specific challenges. But, did you also know that we can help agencies in our region with onboarding new direct support professionals? Or that we can help you manage, track, and report...

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January 15, 2025

Bridging the Gap: Accessible Transportation in Rural Areas

Imagine needing to rely on someone else every time you need to go somewhere. For many with special needs, especially in rural areas, this is a daily reality. They may have to depend on others to get to appointments, events, or activities. Who do they call? How do they find someone reliable? Fortunately, many companies provide transportation services. Introducing Point...

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January 8, 2025

Transforming Health and Wellness with My25; A New Year with New Solutions

After the holidays and with a new year in motion, thoughts tend to move towards healthier eating. Finding ways to think outside the box for healthy food solutions can be challenging, especially for individuals with specialized needs. My25, a new initiative from Mainstay, Inc., is transforming the approach to health and wellness. Imagine being able to plan meals that are...

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January 1, 2025

New Year

We are grateful to have spent the last year with you and excited for what lies ahead. A new year means new opportunities. We promise to provide the same availability, quality, and compassionate support you have come to expect from us. Have a Happy Year 2025!

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December 25, 2024

Happy Holidays

We at Milestone HCQU West are so honored to be serving you. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

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December 18, 2024

You’re an important piece in the puzzle. How Can You Help Foster Connections?

Modified from January 2019 Connection is such an important piece of our lives. I think of all the people I have in my life. My support system has helped me in many invaluable ways in my lifetime. But, what if they weren’t there? Where would I be right now? Through my years of working at the HCQU, this theme has...

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