Did you know that July 15th is the 2nd annual Developmental Disabilities Professional Day? It’s a day to recognize everybody that has a hand in the assistance, enhancement, teaching, and empowerment of those who have disabilities.

Today is all about heterochromia iridum. Heterochromia iridum is when someone has two different colored eyes.

Craniofacial anomalies encompass several different deformities of the head and facial bones.

Sarcoma is considered by many to be the “forgotten cancer”. It is rare in adults (1% of all adult cancers) but prevalent in children (20% of all childhood cancers).

Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is caused by the mutation of one gene – FMR1 – on the X chromosome and is inherited genetically.

Thank you so much to all of the Direct Support Professionals that work to ensure the individuals in our care have a happy, safe, fun 4th! Without you, the people we care for wouldn't be able to live such full lives! We appreciate each and every one of you!

In recognition of International Joke Day, here are 10 jokes that are available in the public domain.

Communitas is a nonprofit that provides Direct Support Professional assistance in Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Scleroderma is a rare chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease that hardens connective tissues.

The most common form of Neuropathy is Diabetic Neuropathy.

Global Day is a day to recognize ALS/MND. Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a group of diseases where nerve cells that control muscles undergo degeneration and die.

In continued recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, today we’re highlighting Hemiplegic Migraines.

Thank you to all of our dedicated Direct Support Professionals, especially any fathers who may be working today!! Have a beautiful day!

Happy Autistic Pride!! In recognition, we want to highlight (a very small number) of important people with Autism through history.

CDKL5 is a gene that is essential to provide instructions for normal brain and neuron development.

In continued recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, today we are highlighting Pediatric headaches.

In continued recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, today we are highlighting men and headache diseases.

In continued recognition of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, today we are highlighting people with ADS (autism-spectrum disorder) and headaches.

The causes of brain tumors are mostly unknown. World Brain Tumor Day is to create awareness about brain tumors and how to address the condition in the best way possible.

In continuing to recognize headaches throughout the month of June, today we’re spotlighting Tension Headaches. Tension Headaches are among the most common types of headaches that people experience. There are many different ways to address a Tension Headache should you experience one.