April Interstate Connections
Decent, affordable housing should be a basic right for everybody in this country. The reason is simple: without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.
April 2022
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From the Editor…
Home Sweet can’t find a home Being Fair Housing month, it puts finding a home at the top of mind. But, oh wait, it’s already been there for a long time. I’m lucky, I’ve been settled in a home I bought 30+ years ago. I worry about young people trying ...
News from DAC NW
Emergency Preparedness The DAC NW office in Post Falls is happy to be open and to start doing things in person! They will be hosting Emergency Preparedness workshops – just in time for the approach of fire season in the inland northwest. “We are excited to have ...
News from LINC
All Politics is Local Just because the state legislature is finished, that does not mean your chance to have your voice heard has ended. Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill might have said this while serving in Congress, his point is true – so many decisions ...
News From INDEx
Independent living by Audrie Meraki What does accessibility mean to me? Accessibility means living your life with dignity and respect. Limiting a person and their decisions, even unintentionally, diminishes their ability to have a say in their own life. It can even cause ...
News from LIFE
Mental Health Month Art Empower Idaho is sponsoring the virtual Mental Health Art Exhibition on Saturday May 21, 12:00 – 2:00 pm MDT. This exhibition features Idaho artists’ work that is inspired by their experiences with mental health. Each artist will have an ...
News from Northwest ADA Center – Idaho
In an ideal world, organizations would inherently practice accessibility because it is the right thing to do and because it is good for business. While organizations don’t explicitly go out of their way to create inaccessible content, it is oftentimes difficult to prioritize ...
News from Self-Directed PAS
Universal Design being built into housing Designing an accessible home can be modern and fun-loving. Planning for open, clutter-free floor space makes it easy for the whole family, including the wheelchair user, to get around. Accessibility takes from no one and gives to ...
News from Idaho SILC
SPIL(L) IT! It’s time for a new Idaho State Plan for Independent Living. That’s where YOU come in! Partnering with CIL’s across the state, we will meet and gather information from you about: >How your community is serving people with disabilities in ...
Achieving the Business Career of your Dreams with a Disability
The business world is thriving. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the number of jobs in business and finance is protected to grow by 8% from 2020 to 2030. When you face challenges in your life, you can better your career outlook by choosing an industry ...
Assistive Technology for Everyday Living
Go talk button Because you create the recording, the Go Talk Button message can be in any language, dialect or accent! Its compact size (about 2″ in diameter) makes it easy to slip into your pocket. Or use the built-in magnet to keep on the fridge or any other metal ...
Links worth Sharing
Here’s a document designed to help you advocate for systems change. This guide was created to help transform the way disabled people plan for and participate in multiple forms of activism with the support of community and fellow organizers. We hope this contributes to ...
New disabled puppet on Sesame Street
Ameera, the latest Muppet character from the team at Sesame Workshop, will soon make her debut on the new season of “Ahlan Simsim,” the version of “Sesame Street” that airs in the Middle East and North Africa. A born leader, Ameera is 8 years old and ...