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: Independent Living
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 […]
Real Talk About Independent Living: A New Peer-Led Program
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. We’re kicking it off with big news. Our new Real Talk series is out! Real Talk programs are created for self-advocates, by self-advocates. That means they are not just participants. They are leaders and teachers. Self-advocate leaders in the Real Talk series are paid for their work. They are […]
Myth Busters: People with IDD Are Not Children
During the holidays, people often want to be kind and caring. But sometimes, they forget an important truth: People with IDD are not children. They may like fun things, bright lights, or games. But that does not make them child-like. They are adults with adult interests, goals, and rights. In this post, we talk about […]
Dignity of Risk: Empowering People with IDD
This week, we celebrate James Meadours. He wrote an article for the Institute on Community Integration. It’s called “Dignity of Risk.” In it, he shares his life journey. He talks about how taking risks has shaped his life. He thinks that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) should have the chance to take […]