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5 Fun Winter Activities for Adults Who Have IDDs
No matter where you live, the colder months offer plenty of things to do for families with adult children who have IDDs. Here are some...
Kathryn Simpson
Dec 5, 20222 min read


Ways To Give Back to Your Community
Participating in Giving Tuesday has been a beloved philanthropic tradition since 2012, and it’s a great alternative (or addition) to the...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Nov 18, 20222 min read


5 Ways To Stress-Proof Thanksgiving With Guests Who Have IDDs
Associating the winter holidays with a degree of stress is unavoidable for many Americans. For parents and family members of individuals...
Kathryn Simpson
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Big Day out at Ford Field
On Oct. 30th Progressive Lifestyles, Inc headed out to Ford Field to watch the Detroit Lions host the Miami Dolphins. With a great start...
kadkins08
Nov 2, 20221 min read


Representation Matters for People with IDD
When you're someone whose needs sometimes make you feel different than those around you, it can be hard to find yourself reflected in...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Oct 3, 20222 min read


Why DSP Jobs Are Great for College Students
If you’re looking for work while enrolled in a college degree program, you may feel that most of the viable jobs for college students...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Sep 30, 20222 min read


Improving Interactions Between Law Enforcement and People with IDD
Currently, Americans are all too aware of how tragedy can arise from violent escalations in law enforcement encounters with marginalized...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Accessible Things to Do in Southeastern Michigan this Summer
Summer is in full swing, and families everywhere are looking for ways to make the most of it. If you have a child or adult with special...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Aug 4, 20222 min read


Being a Caregiver IS a Skilled Trade
I feel so lucky to have been able to participate in a Direct Support Specialist apprenticeship through a partnership between Michigan's...
Ashley Jennings
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Helpful Apps for People with IDD
Today, almost everyone relies on various mobile apps to help them communicate and navigate their world, and individuals with intellectual...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Self Care Activity Ideas For Caregivers and Family Members
It’s important for everyone to practice self care in order to cope with daily stressors and troubling times. For the parents and...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 12, 20222 min read


High-Quality Residence Programs for People With Disabilities
If your adult child or loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability, a group home for adults with disabilities can be an...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 8, 20222 min read


5 Reasons To Become a Direct Support Professional
If you love taking care of people and are searching for a “unicorn” job that will fit your lifestyle, wardrobe, preference for variety,...

Keila Adkins
Jul 5, 20222 min read


What is "Self Care Assessment"
In our daily lives, we tend to focus on evaluating ourselves in terms of what we’ve accomplished at work and at home, which is why we...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jul 2, 20222 min read


Types of Self Care
Most people think of self care as taking a personal day off work, booking a spa appointment, or indulging in a pint of ice cream, and...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Jun 29, 20222 min read


What is Self Care?
At its core, self care is simply the practice of looking after your own physical and mental health in ways that support a good quality of...

Keila Adkins
Jun 9, 20222 min read


Painting with a Progressive Twist
Team Mill Street had a BLAST at our Progressive Lifestyles main office for a fantastic night of fun and painting. These beautiful...

Meaghan Hall
May 2, 20221 min read


Who Makes a Good Caregiver?
Providing care for people with disabilities can be a richly rewarding profession, especially if you’re naturally drawn to protecting...

Jennifer Bohne, Executive Director, CEO
Apr 29, 20222 min read


The Job Search for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
If you’ve ever conducted a job search, you’ve sometimes seen that short script at the bottom of job ads in which employers state that...

Keila Adkins
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Communities Helping Communities
A little kindness goes a long way and in this day and age, we need a little more of it. With that being said, we are SO proud and humbled...

Meaghan Hall
Mar 25, 20221 min read
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