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Combating Isolation For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Combating Isolation For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

ByOur Place,

Brand Contributor

While the emotional toll of isolation has been acknowledged in the broader population, adults with IDD often experience an even deeper, more persistent sense of isolation.

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109 views5 hours ago

Caring For The Caregivers: Supporting Families Of People With Disabilities In The Workforce

Millions of families across the U.S. quietly carry a profound and often invisible responsibility: caring for a loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ByOur Place,

Brand Contributor

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7,443 viewsJun 6, 2025

No Pipeline, No Progress: Meeting The Demand For Advanced Degrees

As demand for master’s and doctoral degrees surges, too few programs exist to support the students most often excluded—despite their potential.

ByLeadership Brainery,

Brand Contributor

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5,973 viewsJun 2, 2025

As Global Aid Recedes, The Need For Proven Solutions Grows

The global pullback on international aid is still unfolding. International development foundations need to choose between the immediate need of providing emergency supplies and providing long-term investment

ByTrickleUp,

Brand Contributor

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5,261 viewsJun 2, 2025

The Dark Side Of Women’s Empowerment

In a world where gender inequality continues to threaten the potential of women, change starts by recognizing the power women hold and ensuring they have the opportunities to claim it

ByTrickleUp,

Brand Contributor

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5,158 viewsJun 2, 2025

Graduate School—Who Should Foot The Bill?

Graduate students hold nearly half of all federal student loan debt—but receive the least attention in education policy. It’s time for a shared solution.

ByLeadership Brainery,

Brand Contributor

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3,324 viewsJun 2, 2025

Affirmative Action Was Just The Start—Now Racial Progress Is Reversing

The end of affirmative action marked a turning point—but the deeper erosion of racial equity in higher education is just beginning.

ByLeadership Brainery,

Brand Contributor

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9,319 viewsJun 2, 2025

Combating Isolation For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

While the emotional toll of isolation has been acknowledged in the broader population, adults with IDD often experience an even deeper, more persistent sense of isolation.

ByOur Place,

Brand Contributor

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5,217 viewsMay 7, 2025

Reimagining Finance In Native Communities: The Power Of Partnership

In Native communities across the country, economic development has never been just about profit — it’s about people. It’s about restoring generational wealth, repairing broken systems

ByOweesta,

Brand Contributor

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4,770 viewsMay 7, 2025

Why Native Communities Are The Future Of Impact Investing

At Oweesta Corporation, we’ve seen firsthand how Native CDFIs are unlocking potential in tribal communities by supporting entrepreneurs, building housing, and advancing sustainable infrastructure

ByOweesta,

Brand Contributor

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4,582 viewsMay 7, 2025

Closing The Financial Access Gap: Empowering Native Women, Transforming Economies

In Native communities across the United States, we have always known: when you invest in women, you invest in whole nations.

ByOweesta,

Brand Contributor