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 […]
Category: Inclusion
The Olmstead Decision and Community Living: Progress and Challenges
June is the anniversary of the Olmstead decision. This was a big moment for disability rights. But many people don’t know what it was or why it still matters. So we’re sharing the story of Olmstead. We tell how it helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live in the community. We also talk […]
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 […]