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Another wonderful retreat at Claytor Lake. We had fun doing some team building activities and pumpkin carving. Really fu...
10/23/2026

Another wonderful retreat at Claytor Lake. We had fun doing some team building activities and pumpkin carving. Really fun group of people- also celebrating our 19th Anniversary!

2026 OBX/Corolla Beach Trip! We all had a great time going on the beach, swimming, stuffing our faces and chilling!!! Th...
09/16/2026

2026 OBX/Corolla Beach Trip! We all had a great time going on the beach, swimming, stuffing our faces and chilling!!! Thank you to all the Leadership members and staff for all your hard work. Couldn't have done it with out you! 🌊🦀🦐☀️🏊‍♂️

06/03/2026

Yesterday was Cathy Hiegel Key birthday and we got to celebrate with her today! 🎉🎂Today was filled with stories, laughter, good company, great food (cooked by Daniel Key), a homemade cake (made by Gwen), lots of presents and most importantly love. We love you Cathy and thank you for being the best boss, friend, and family member anyone could ask for. Thank you for being the most giving, caring, and genuine person you are. Never stop being you and sharing your wisdom and knowledge for all us to spread to the world! We love you more! 💚

Love always,
Your favorite Leadership team
P.S. especially Sarah lol

02/12/2026
And still a couple more pictures!
02/12/2026

And still a couple more pictures!

And more photos!
02/10/2026

And more photos!

02/10/2026
Another amazing Valentines Day Dinner and Dance hosted by Roanoke Therapeutic Parks and Recreation Department at Hotel ...
02/10/2026

Another amazing Valentines Day Dinner and Dance hosted by Roanoke Therapeutic Parks and Recreation Department at Hotel Roanoke- 40th Celebration. We had such a wonderful.time. The staff were the best- working together, supporting each other and having fun. The ladies and gentlemen looked so festive and had a blast, dancing the night away. Thanks to Hotel Roanoke and Parks and Rec for a wonderful experience.

Beautifully said.
01/28/2026

Beautifully said.

When someone with an intellectual disability uses few or no words, the risk isn’t that they have nothing to say, it’s that others rush to fill the silence. Good support slows that down.

Start with watching. Notice body language, breathing, movement, facial expression, and changes in routine. Discomfort is often communicated long before it is explained.

Offer choices in ways that don’t require speech. Use objects, pictures, gestures, yes/no signals, or simple options. Pause long enough for a response. Silence often means someone needs more time, not that they have nothing to say.

Check understanding gently and often. Try something small, then watch what happens. If the body pulls away, stiffens, or settles, listen to that. Communication is ongoing, not a one-time question.

Reduce the number of voices in the room. Too many opinions create noise. People are easier to hear when fewer people are speaking.

Document what is learned. What brings comfort. What causes distress. What helps. All of this knowledge deserves to be taken seriously.

Advocating means resisting urgency. It means saying, “We don’t know yet, let’s take more time.”

Support isn’t about speaking louder on someone’s behalf. It’s about making space so their voice, however it shows up, can be heard.
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ID: Title reads: If you have an intellectual disability. Image shows a man looking thoughtfully off to one side. Text reads: The quieter your voice, the louder others' opinions become.

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