Let’s Talk About Death, Grief & Loss in the IDD Community

Grief is often spoken about as though it follows a pattern. There is an expectation that it will look a certain way, move through certain stages, and eventually soften over time. While this may be true for some, it does not hold true for everyone, and it is especially not the case for many individuals within the IDD community. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often referred to as the IDD community, grief may show up in ways that are not immediately