What Are Natural Supports? Finding Joy and Community

About this episode

Cynthia and John discuss the concept of natural supports and their importance for individuals with IDD and their families.

You might have heard the term "natural supports" in meetings or in IDD spaces — but what does it actually mean in everyday life? In this episode, Cynthia and John break down the concept of natural supports: what they are, where the term comes from, and why they matter for people with IDD and their families. Together, they explore how finding your "village" starts with one simple question: What brings you joy? To learn more about MyQuillo visit MyQuillo.com Episode Transcript Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Cynthia, John

Topics covered

• natural supports
• IDD
• community
• joy
• family support

Keywords

• natural supports
• IDD
• community
• joy
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MyQuillo, Quillo, Quillo Connect, Quillopod

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