In 1973, Congress passed the Rehabilitation Act. It’s sometimes called the Rehab Act for short. It helped clear a path for disability rights and inclusion. Before this law, many people with disabilities didn’t have rights in schools and at jobs. They were left out of public life. The Act helped change that. It made sure […]
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Consent and IDD : Busting Myths with Tips and Tools
It’s week 2 of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This week we are talking about consent. Last week, we busted the myth that people with IDD cannot live on their own. We showed that many people with IDD can live in their own homes, make their own choices, and take care of their daily needs. It […]