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 […]
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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 […]
Medicaid Matters: Now Is the Time to Advocate
Some leaders in Washington want to make big cuts to Medicaid. But Medicaid matters to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It is a lifeline for many people. Medicaid helps people with IDD live in the community, get the care they need, and build the lives they want. That’s why we’re speaking up. Medicaid […]
Big News: Free Participatory Action Research Courses!
Our self-advocates are bursting with pride. After a year of hard work, we’re sharing free participatory action research courses! They are part of our Participatory Action Research Start Up! series. They help self-advocates learn to work on projects about their lives. What You’ll Learn Our Start Up! series teaches important basics. You’ll learn about: Our […]
Celebrate El Día E with Free Spanish Toolkits
El Día E is a special day to celebrate the Spanish language. It is held each year by the Instituto Cervantes. This year, El Día E is on Saturday, June 22. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It is full of culture and history. To honor El Día E, we […]