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When Is the Right Time to Transition to an Adult Residential Facility?

When Is the Right Time to Transition to an Adul...

The Western Lights Residences

No one ever dreams of moving their child, sibling, or loved one into a care home. For many families supporting an adult with developmental disabilities, the thought alone can trigger...

When Is the Right Time to Transition to an Adul...

The Western Lights Residences

No one ever dreams of moving their child, sibling, or loved one into a care home. For many families supporting an adult with developmental disabilities, the thought alone can trigger...

Planning for the Future: What Is a Special Needs Trust and Why Does It Matter?

Planning for the Future: What Is a Special Need...

The Western Lights Residences

For families with a loved one who has a developmental disability, planning for the future is not just a financial task—it is a deeply personal responsibility. One of the most...

Planning for the Future: What Is a Special Need...

The Western Lights Residences

For families with a loved one who has a developmental disability, planning for the future is not just a financial task—it is a deeply personal responsibility. One of the most...

How We Help Non-Verbal Residents Express Themselves

How We Help Non-Verbal Residents Express Themse...

The Western Lights Residences

Because Everyone Deserves to Be Seen, Heard, and Understood At The Western Lights Residences, we believe communication is more than words. For individuals with developmental disabilities who are non-verbal or...

How We Help Non-Verbal Residents Express Themse...

The Western Lights Residences

Because Everyone Deserves to Be Seen, Heard, and Understood At The Western Lights Residences, we believe communication is more than words. For individuals with developmental disabilities who are non-verbal or...

The Power of Routines: How Structure Supports Comfort and Progress

The Power of Routines: How Structure Supports C...

The Western Lights Residences

At The Western Lights Residences, we believe that structure is not about rigidity—it’s about dignity. For adults with developmental disabilities, a predictable routine provides not just comfort, but measurable improvements...

The Power of Routines: How Structure Supports C...

The Western Lights Residences

At The Western Lights Residences, we believe that structure is not about rigidity—it’s about dignity. For adults with developmental disabilities, a predictable routine provides not just comfort, but measurable improvements...

Why Ambient Lighting Matters: A Brighter Approach for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Why Ambient Lighting Matters: A Brighter Approa...

The Western Lights Residences

At The Western Lights Residences, every element of our home is intentional—from the layout of our furniture to the lighting that fills our spaces. While lighting may seem like a...

Why Ambient Lighting Matters: A Brighter Approa...

The Western Lights Residences

At The Western Lights Residences, every element of our home is intentional—from the layout of our furniture to the lighting that fills our spaces. While lighting may seem like a...