On June 22 we recognize the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v LC. & E.W. which established that individuals with disabilities that are in institutions have the right to received community based care instead of being institutionalized. Still not yet 20 years old, the Olmstead decision is considered by some to [...]
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America’s Other Social Nemesis: Ageism and Elder Abuse
On June 15, the United National recognizes World Elder Abuse Day. In a time where even older celebrities such as Stan Lee can be a victim of elder abuse, this day is a reminder of the importance of paying attention to the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of older adults. In the beginning of [...]
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What We’re Reading: June 4, 2018
Disability Leads Dallas Sidley Austin Partner to Create Support Group } Texas Lawyer When Sidley Austin partner Mike Hatcher was 23 years old, he was a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with dreams of becoming the first astronaut to land on Mars until a disability changed both his life and his career. If it weren’t [...]
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What We’re Reading: May 29, 2018
The disability system is blocking people like Jaki from their benefits – literally | The Guardian (UK) If you want a symbol of Britain’s benefit system, Jaki would be it. The 36-year-old spent her 20s in Essex grafting – taking on any job to provide for her four children, even shelf-stacking for 60 hours a [...]
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What We’re Reading: May 21, 2018
‘A Dangerous Son’ Trailer: Liz Garbus Chronicles Children Struggling With Mental Illness in a Chaotic World | Indie Wire Prolific documentary filmmaker Liz Garbus is currently preparing to debut her new series “The Fourth Estate” at this month’s Tribeca Film Festival, but she’s already got another brand-new feature ready to go. Her latest film, “A [...]
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Beyond Awareness: A Rallying Cry for Acceptance and Inclusion
"Intersectionality, as coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw and rooted in a longer history of black feminism, helps us understand that discrimination against autistic people who experience more than one kind of marginalization will look different than it does for autistic people who don't. This Autism Acceptance Month, we join our community members in recognizing the voices [...]
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What We’re Reading: April 9, 2018
Governor Ivey Announces Funding for New Behavioral Health Services | Center for Public Representation Governor Kay Ivey announced on Friday that Alabama has set aside $11 million in its recently passed budgets for the Alabama Department of Mental Health to expand behavioral health services for Medicaid-eligible children and youth. When combined with federal matching funds, [...]
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What We’re Reading: February 12, 2018
Tiburon woman’s apps teach sign language, build disability awareness |Marinij.com When Valerie Carter’s daughter Grace came home from school — like any parent — Carter wanted to know how her day went. But, because Grace has Down syndrome and apraxia, it was difficult for her to answer and for the two to communicate.In their frustration, [...]
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What We’re Reading: February 5, 2018
Teaching People With Intellectual Disabilities How To Protect Themselves From Assault | Spokane Public Radio Earlier this month, NPR aired a series of stories detailing sexual harassment of people with intellectual disabilities. The network told stories about caregivers and others in positions of authority who raped women. The Arc of Spokane operates a program that [...]
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What We’re Reading: January 22, 2018
Here's what happens to Social Security and disability benefits during a government shutdown | AOL The federal government entered into a partial shutdown at midnight Saturday. In the event of a shutdown, Social Security and disability checks will still go out. While core functions would not be affected, some Social Security Administration employees would be [...]
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