Declaration for Independence

A Call to Transform Health and Long Term Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities



World Autism Day and Autism Acceptance Month

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The entire month of April is also designated as Autism Acceptance Month. This annual recognition is not only to make all communities aware of the contribution and value of individuals with autism but also a time in which individuals are encouraged to spread awareness, and promote acceptance understanding that all people live on the bread spectrum of neurodiversity. We are excited to share some wonderful voices of autistic identity and neurodiversity as we spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change.

Accessible Transportation & Rural Communities

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In this week’s blog Kyle Kleist, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living of Western Wisconsin (CILWW) and NAB Member Billy Altom, Executive Director of the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), walk us through some of the issues and barriers to accessible transportation as well as some of the methods to make transport accessible to all.

What We’re Reading: February 15, 2021

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Lots of celebrations this week – President’s Day, Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day with Mardi Gras on the way AND AAPD announces the winners of the Hearne Awards AND reflections on the national anthem PLUS the world says goodbye to Larry Flynt and Chick Corea in What We’re Reading.