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Gifts of Love: A Mother's Journey of Resilience, Meaning, and Joy
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Caring for another person is rarely easy, but it is often filled with moments of profound meaning. This course invites you to pause, reflect, and learn from a story of resilience, offering practical insights and renewed perspective for anyone walking alongside a loved one or supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

About This Course

Caring for someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities brings unique joys, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth.

In this heartfelt presentation, Jadene Sloan Ransdell shares her experiences raising her son Matt, reflecting on moments of resilience, hope, and unexpected gifts discovered through caregiving.

Through personal stories and practical reflections, participants will gain new perspectives for navigating difficult moments while recognizing the meaning and joy that can emerge along the journey.
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand common challenges experienced while supporting a loved one with complex needs.
  • Explore ways to view caregiving experiences through a lens of resilience and hope.
  • Develop practical prompts that can help you navigate future challenges with greater confidence.

Who Should Enroll?

Family Members & Caregivers

Learn practical strategies while finding encouragement from another caregiver's journey.

Direct Support Professionals

Gain insight into the lived experiences of families and strengthen person-centered support.

Healthcare Professionals

Deepen your understanding of the caregiving perspective to improve compassionate care.

Students

Learn from real-world experiences that complement classroom education.

Anyone interested in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Don't hesitate

Transform inspiration into meaningful learning!

Meet the Presenter

Jadene Sloan Ransdell

Jadene Sloan Ransdell is a mother, advocate, and storyteller who has spent decades supporting her son Matt through the joys and challenges of life with multiple disabilities. Her presentations inspire caregivers to discover resilience, meaning, and hope through authentic personal experiences.
Patrick Jones - Course author

Why Learn with the NTG Online Academy?


When you learn with the NTG Online Academy, you're learning from the organization that has helped shape national best practices for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia.

  • Leaders in IDD and Dementia

    The National Task Group (NTG) is the leading organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Our educational programs are grounded in decades of expertise, collaboration, and advocacy.

  • Education You Can Apply

    Every course is designed to provide practical, evidence-informed strategies that participants can immediately apply in their personal or professional lives. Our focus is on improving real-world support, communication, and quality of care.

  • A Community of Experts and Experience

    NTG courses bring together clinicians, researchers, self-advocates, family caregivers, and disability professionals. We believe that combining scientific knowledge with lived experience creates richer, more meaningful learning.

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