Every worker should be paid fairly. But people with disabilities do not always get fair pay. They can even be paid less than minimum wage. In July, we talked about fighting for the right to live in the community. We must also fight for the right to fair pay for people with IDD. Meaningful Work […]
Author: Cynthia Burrow
High Expectations for Self-Advocates: The Right Support Leads to Success
Back-to-school month continues! This week, we talk about high expectations for self-advocates. When teachers set the bar high, students succeed. But only when they also get the right support. A Lifetime Love of Learning When teachers believe in their students, amazing things can happen. James Meadours is a great example. In high school, he was […]
Speaking Up in Special Education: Fighting to Keep Our Rights
On August 12, we celebrate National Civil Rights Day. Many people have fought for civil rights in our country. We still must fight today. Speaking up in special education is important. Some of the rights we won under the special education law called IDEA are at risk. We all must fight harder than ever to keep […]
Build Your Circle of Support: The Team Behind Your Dreams
We’re wrapping up Independence Month. You might think asking for help is the opposite of being independent. The truth is, we all need support to build the lives we want. You can build your circle of support. What Is a Circle of Support? A circle of support is a group of people who care about […]
Community Living Helps Everyone: Fight to Keep it Alive!
We’re sharing more posts for Independence Month. Today, we are talking about community living. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) should live as they choose. Community living is a big part of that. It’s not just better for self-advocates. It’s better for everyone! Community Living Helps Self-Advocates Community living gives people with IDD control […]