Disability advocacy has always meant speaking up. This is even more important when things feel scary or uncertain. That’s happening now with Texas v. Kennedy. It is a lawsuit filed by some states that threatens the right of people with disabilities to live on their own. The case started with 17 states. Today, it is […]
Tag: IDD
Mindfulness for People with IDD: Simple Tools for Self Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a good time to talk about mental health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD have the same right to mental health care as anyone else. But many also face extra stress. This can include being left out, not being listened to, or […]
Coping With Change: When Things Come to an End
Life is full of changes. These changes can be hard for many people. They can be especially hard for people with IDD. It is helpful to remember that coping with change can also bring good things. A few weeks ago, we talked about how our Self-Advocate Network team has been working together for three years […]
Free Family Support Guide: Helping Self-Advocates Work on Projects
We are thrilled to share a new resource for families and caregivers. It’s called the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Family Support Guide. In PAR projects, people with disabilities work on issues that affect their lives. Families support them as they do this work. Our new guide and toolkits include tips and tools to help. […]
Building Job Skills for People with IDD: Why Inclusion Matters
Often, researchers or projects want to learn more about people with IDD. When they do, they should always include people with IDD as part of their team. The best way to learn about people with IDD is by working with people with IDD. It is also good for people with IDD to gain skills while […]