We are thrilled to share a new resource for families and caregivers. It’s called the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Family Support Guide. In PAR projects, people with disabilities work on issues that affect their lives. Families support them as they do this work. Our new guide and toolkits include tips and tools to help. […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
The R-Word: Harm and Healing
Today, we are talking about the r-word. It can be very upsetting to many people. But it is a problem that needs to be solved. Many people worked hard to stop the use of this word. Over time, attitudes changed. More people learned that the r-word is hurtful. But lately, the word has started to […]
Real Talk About Independent Living: A New Peer-Led Program
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We’re kicking it off with big news. Our new Real Talk series is out! Real Talk programs are created for self-advocates, by self-advocates. That means they are not just participants. They are leaders and teachers. Self-advocate leaders in the Real Talk series are paid for their work. They are […]
Different Ideas of Soulmates: Love, Friendship, and Support
Last week, we talked about relationship myths. This week, we’re talking about soulmates. Movies often show only one kind of relationship. But real life is not that simple. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) want relationships. They want to feel cared for, supported, and valued. But what a soulmate looks like can be different […]
Remembering Bob Kafka: Fighting for Disability Rights Together
Last week, James shared his thoughts about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a hero of the civil rights movement. The disability rights movement has many heroes, too. Some are well known. Others worked behind the scenes for years to make change happen. Last week, we honored Dr. King and his call to serve […]