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 […]
Category: Independent Living
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 […]
Building Your Own Path to Independence
We’re celebrating Independence Month! Last week, we shared Charlie’s story. This week, we’ll hear from more self-advocates. They share what being independent means to them. It’s Different for Everyone Independent living doesn’t look the same for every person. Some people want to live in their own apartment or house. Others may want to stay at […]
Aging and Independent Living: Charlie’s Story
July is Independence Month! It is also disability pride month. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can show their independence by choosing where and how they live. For older adults with IDD, that choice can be hard. But it matters. A Story of Choice and Change In our new video, James talks with his […]
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 […]