We asked some brilliant folks to tell us about the best advice they’ve ever given to a client and have highlighted some of the responses below.

Casey LaMore

The best advice I’ve ever given to someone I support isn’t about what service to use or what program to join — it’s to slow down and really listen to their own voice. So often, people with developmental disabilities are surrounded by professionals telling them what they “should” do. Read More>>

Rhonda Noordyk

The best advice I ever gave a client was this: ‘It is important to pause and breathe. While feeling pressured to make financial decisions, it is ok to say, I am happy to make a swift decision when I have all the information.’ My client came to me completely overwhelmed. She has been married over 20 years. Her spouse owned a business. Read More>>

Niki Staab

One of the most meaningful pieces of guidance I’ve ever shared with a client was to start having, and continue conversations about aging, support, and future care before there is a crisis forcing the discussion. I was working with a family where the parent had been fiercely independent for years. Read More>>