
Understanding Grief and Loss for People with Developmental Disabilities: Supporting Our Loved Ones Through Life’s Hardest Moments
Grief is a deeply human experience—but for individuals with developmental disabilities, it can be confusing, overwhelming, and often invisible to others. At Got Your Back (GYB), we believe everyone deserves space to understand and express their grief in a way that feels right to them. In this post, we explore how loss may be experienced by people with developmental disabilities, how families and caregivers can provide meaningful support, and how programs like GYB help members process grief through connection, routine, and compassion.

Spinning Skills: How DJing Builds Fine Motor and Cognitive Strength in Young Adults with Disabilities
This blog post explores how DJing can be a powerful, engaging tool for building fine motor and cognitive skills in young adults with disabilities. Through hands-on mixing, music selection, and performance, participants at GYB Toronto gain confidence, coordination, and creative expression in a fun, inclusive environment.