Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the February 2023 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
We all know February is a heart happy month with Valentines Day, Galentine’s Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s also American Heart month which makes it a great time to focus on heart health by trying out some heart healthy recipes and learn some ...
DISABILITY IN POP CULTURE One in 4 Americans have a disability, therefore 1 in 4 people represented in the media should reflect that. Books, movies, and other media have made social change. Did you know televisions first inter-racial kiss was on Star Trek? Typically, ...
LETTER WRITING WORKSHOPS As a way to take part in Operation Advocacy on Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol, DAC is hosting letter writing workshops. All supplies are provided plus refreshments. We will lead off with a video prepared by League of Women Voters on ...
POWER INDEPENDENT LIVING Our current goal at LINC is to help end Idaho’s direct care worker crisis. Thousands of workers are unable to earn a living wage, and people with disabilities, as well as older adults, are struggling to find the care they need — and every ...
SPOKANE AREA DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NEWSLETTER Did you know there is a bi-annual newsletter just for people dealing with memory loss in Spokane? It contains information for people new to memory loss, and lists upcoming classes and presentations, including the new therapy using ...
LIFE, INC – LAUNCHES NEW EVENT NEWSLETTER LIFE is excited to announce that LIFE, a Center for Independent Living is starting a quarterly newsletter. As we continue to expand our activities, classes, and events we are also improving the way we distribute important dates ...
Built in accessibility features in Apple products are designed to make life easier for people with all kinds of disabilities. For example: you can use the magnifier on your iPhone or iPad to increase the size of anything you are looking at, like medication instructions. Add ...
An epic fail means “a notable, obvious, and usually public failure.” Though perhaps well intentioned, these fails can embarrass, isolate, and even endanger people with disabilities. We work to remove barriers so people with disabilities can live more ...
Saving Even More with ABLE People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year. Starting January, the federal gift tax exclusion increases from $16,000 to $17,000 annually, ...
Kristin Beale is a published author and illustrator from Virginia. She has completed 16 marathons, is a nationally-competing wheelchair fencer, public speaker, and works for Morgan James Publishing as a literary scout. At age fourteen, Kristin Beale was enjoying a happy ...
VELCRO ICE PACK This ice pack can fit around your neck when you are feeling over heated. Or use around your shoulder if you have reached too high and are sore. If you use a heating pad for your legs at night but tend to get too warm, try this around your neck to balance […]
