In January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his birthday. Dr. King worked for civil rights, fairness, and dignity for all people. He believed that change happens when people come together and take action. That is why Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is also known as the Day of Service. We do not […]
Tag: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Kindness in Action: How to Be a Strong Ally
Last week James asked us to resolve to be kinder in 2026. This week we are talking about a special way of being kind: being a strong ally. We hear from our friend Pauline Bosma about ways you can be a strong ally. What Makes a Strong Ally? Pauline is part of the LGBTQ+ community […]
Resolve to Be Kinder in the New Year
It’s the start of a new year. Many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. We think about the things we want to do better in the year to come. Resolve to Be Kinder In a new video, James talks about some of the typical resolutions we make. James then challenges us to resolve to […]
Look Back at 2025: Our Work, Our Team, Our Impact
The end of the year is a good time to think about what you have done. You can look back at the goals you met. Or you can think about what you finished. Self-Advocate Network did a lot this year. So the team has a lot to be proud of. We talked about what we […]
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 […]