Disability advocacy has always meant speaking up. This is even more important when things feel scary or uncertain. That’s happening now with Texas v. Kennedy. It is a lawsuit filed by some states that threatens the right of people with disabilities to live on their own. The case started with 17 states. Today, it is […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
Mindfulness for People with IDD: Simple Tools for Self Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about mental health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD have the same right to mental health care as anyone else. But many also face extra stress. This can include being left out, not being listened to, or […]
Free Family Support Guide: Helping Self-Advocates Work on Projects
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. […]
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 […]