Celebrating 16 years in Spokane! Since June 16, 2008, the Lighthouse has been empowering people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities in Spokane, WA. Thank you to our amazing staff, supporters, and community for making our mission possible. #Spokane
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Did you know? Lifesharing is one of JEVS' more than 40 programs. Through Lifesharing, individuals with disabilities live with caring families in the community, which supports participants' independence and well-being. Explore Lifesharing resources by clicking this link: https://ow.ly/Zz7b50QAcl8 #JEVSHumanServices #Lifesharing
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🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Last night, thanks to your advocacy, members of Congress removed a harmful provision from the Appropriations bill that would have allowed the continued use of electric shock devices at the Judge Rotenberg Center. The disability community was specifically mentioned and thanked for meeting with all members of the committee to educate them on the provision. We are grateful for your continued advocacy to keep people with disabilities safe! #StopTheShock
Happening now! Access Living, with the support of the Ford Foundation, has spent 18 months in conversation with survivors of gun violence in Chicago. Specifically, people who acquired disabilities due to gun violence. Today we launch our findings, both in conversation with Joanna Hernandez of WTTW, and with a white paper containing our data and other findings. We are invigorated to begin this important and, as the paper discusses in detail, vitally important work. As a disability organization, as a Center for Independent Living, and as an organization dedicated to disability justice, we are committed to furthering the independence and empowerment of these undeserved members of the disability community. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/g_Rzsk4E
valuable insights for families looking after children with disabilities
For families of disabled children, accessing support can be challenging and time consuming. Parents and care givers must spend valuable time researching support services and learning what's available to them. Sam Tebb founded Parent Suportal to make this process simpler and support more children with disabilities to access their rights. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/eRRsH2x4 #womenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #unpaidcare #carework #Wednesdays4Women CARE International UK
#DidYouKnow: Special needs trusts have existed for many years but were officially recognized by Congress in 1993? First Maryland Disability Trust offers first and third-party special needs trusts to meet the unique needs of each and every client. Learn more about the types of trusts we specialize in to secure the care and quality of life for people with disabilities: https://ow.ly/i4Px50RtWE6 #DisabilityTrustManagement #FinancialPlanningServices
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ONE MORE DAY to register for our first Disabled Realities workshop! Are you wondering how to show up for disabled folks in meaningful and creative ways? Or how saviorism and ableism have impacts laws and opportunities for disabled folks? Join us on Sunday for “We need your help, but we don’t need saviors”! Register at https://lnkd.in/eT8AUuee The Disabled Realities workshop series explores disability and meaningful support from a lived experience perspective rooted in community care, organizing, and activism. Workshop 1: We need your help, but we don’t need saviors An exploration of how to meaningfully help rather than harm through saviorism. The focus is the impacts of perceptions of disability, and the efforts of pre-disabled saviors and white saviorism. We’ll explore alternative, creative solutions. July 14; 8p GMT / 4p ET / 1p PT; 2 hours (will be recorded) Workshop 2: Crip Rage An exploration of our continued resistance through peace and rage, highlighting the Crip movement. We’ll share advice for practitioners on avoiding tone policing, as well as encouraging feeling and expressing rage and anger without repressing it. July 21; 8p GMT / 4p ET / 1p PT; 2 hours (will be recorded)
One in five families in the United States care for children with special needs. The United Disability Services Foundation identifies several barriers young adults with disabilities encounter when reaching adulthood. These include such difficulties as finding employment, seeking accommodations, and engaging in self-advocacy. A transition plan can help support a successful shift to adulthood. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8izP6wj #specialneedsplanning #specialneedsparenting #disabilityadvocate
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3wAbsolutely amazing organization. Also one of our best partners out of more than 5,000 vendors and alliances. Especially grateful to your BSC Team at JBLM led by John Gibbs, M.A., ILEM