December 5, 2023

IDEATE’s Innov8 Lab: Breaking Barriers for Philly’s Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

On October 27th, 2023, participants, staff, friends, and honored guests gathered at RHD’s IDEATE in Philadelphia for the much-anticipated grand opening of innov8—a groundbreaking technology lab for individuals with substantial …

RHD 2023 Year in Review

  January 2023 The Kansas City Public Library’s Peripheral Visions exhibit opened on January 7th and featured an array of incredible work by artists from RHD’s Imagine That!. The collaborative …

November 1, 2023

How Bill Carpenter Found Redemption Through Art

Decorating his workspace with eerie skulls and jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, Bill Carpenter, an artist at RHD’s Outside the Lines (OTL) Studio, greets visitors with a warm welcome and eagerness to …

September 29, 2023

RHD Empower: A New Haven for Women in Need

RHD Empower lives up to its name. By opening its doors to help more women facing homelessness and addiction challenges, this site empowers them with opportunities for personal growth and …

Celebrating Summer with RHD

Check out this amazing slide show video capturing highlights from the NEPA IDD Division’s “Together We’re Better” BBQ at Ontelaunee Park in New Tripoli, PA on September 13, 2023. 200 …

September 6, 2023

Honoring Leadership and Embracing Community at RHD’s Wister Street

RHD’s Wister Street’s annual Friends and Family event is always a joyous occasion. On Friday, August 25th, this year’s gathering took place outside of the program’s headquarters, which is in …

August 3, 2023

The Power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

In the journey to conquer emotional turmoil and empower personal transformation, a pioneering psychotherapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a beacon of hope. Initially developed by psychologist …

Making a Real Impact in Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Today, we still see unfounded and unfair misconceptions and bias toward individuals diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. RHD is dedicated to challenging these misguided prejudices and breaking down …

July 3, 2023

Congratulations to the Leadership Development Program Class of 2023!

At RHD, we’re dedicated to personal and professional growth, creating environments that enrich the lives of our community members. Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) embodies this commitment. Designed by RHD …

June 22, 2023

Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit Receives Acclaim for Transforming Mental Health Care

  RHD’s New Orleans Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit (MCIU) has garnered significant coverage in the local press for its lauded efforts in addressing mental health issues within the city. FOX …