The Right to Community-Based Living
There are two websites where you can get information about how to support the right of disabled people to live in the community: The tried and true source is National Adapt https://nationaladapt.org/ Our Right to…
Refections on Olmstead and the ADA
https://www.aapd.com/the-importance-of-disability-pride/ I found this article about Disability Pride. July 24th was the Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We fought for 10 years to pass the ADA. Vesper Moore, whose statements…
A True Story About Embracing Identity
Mariska Hargitay Reacts to ‘My Mom Jayne’ Emmy Nomination Last night I was looking for a movie. I am a fan of Law & Order SVU, so when I saw the Jayne Mansfield documentary, I…
The Erosion of Our Rights Continues
Hi Everyone, White House Wants To Make It Harder For People With Disabilities To Sue Federal Agencies – Disability Scoop Private citizens with disabilities have had the right to sue Federal Agencies who violate…
Up Coming Changes in MA and New Work Requirements
Hello Everyone, I found this article on Disability Scoop. It’s on the longer side, but it provides valuable information about the changes that are expected in January: Trump Administration Sued Over Medicaid Changes – Disability…
Fixing Mistakes and Moving On
This week, I am turning over a new leaf. I wrote and published a book. I am taking my power back. Being an independent author made me vulnerable. There still is a lot I don’t…
Autism Dad
I started following the postings of a man in Ohio who has a child with autism. Here is one of his recent posts: On April 16th, the Secretary of Health and Human Services stood in…
Encounters with the Neurodivergent
KultureCity – Making the nevers possible I participated in the training offered by KutureCity this week. It educates about people who experience sensory overload. April was Autism Acceptance Month, but even though this post is…
Family Caregivers – YES!
Family members should be paid to be caregivers for their loved ones. It makes the disabled person feel more comfortable.
Thoughts on Dignity
My regular readers know I have spent most of my career working with people with disabilities. For the past seven years, I have been working to connect individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to community-based…