The holiday season can be fun. It’s a time for family and friends to be together. It’s a time to share in traditions. But it can be stressful and even sad for some people. Last week we talked about supporting family caregivers. This week, we look at using new holiday traditions to support people with […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
Big News: Free Participatory Action Research Courses!
Our self-advocates are bursting with pride. After a year of hard work, we’re sharing free participatory action research courses! They are part of our Participatory Action Research Start Up! series. They help self-advocates learn to work on projects about their lives. What You’ll Learn Our Start Up! series teaches important basics. You’ll learn about: Our […]
IDD and the Grieving Process: How to Help and Why Inclusion Matters
Today is Memorial Day. Many of us are thinking about people we have lost. Some people think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) don’t or can’t feel grief. This is a harmful myth. People with IDD feel loss just like everyone else. But they are often left out of the grieving process. This […]
Sexual Assault Recovery: You Are Not Alone!
Last week, we talked about reporting a sexual assault. This week, we’re talking about sexual assault recovery. Many survivors of sexual assault feel like they are alone. But they are not. Others have gone through the same thing. Their stories can help with recovery. A Survivor’s Story James Meadours is one of those people. He […]
Sexual Assault Reporting: A Survivor Shares Words of Wisdom
Last week, we talked about staying safe by learning about sexuality. This week, we’re talking about sexual assault reporting. Reporting can feel scary and confusing. People may worry about what will happen next. They may wonder if others will believe them. Some people are ready to report right away. Others need more time. That’s okay. […]