Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the July 2021 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the ...
Centers for Independent Living across the country will be competing in a virtual Jeopardy game about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ten teams have organized, studied, and rehearsed for this exhibition of knowledge on the ADA. Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Alaska Region ...
DAC NW Plans for ADA Celebrations With a region of Idaho that covers from the Canadian border to Riggins, Idaho, how do you have just one ADA Celebration? You have two! Moscow will be hosting a celebration on July 22 in Mountain View Park from 10am -1 pm. Fly High with the ...
Disability is expensive; some might call the extra cost of living that accompanies disability a tax on those often least able to afford anything extra. Data from four nationally representative surveys, found that adults with disabilities require, on average, 28% more income ...
New Form of Freedom By Jen Grush-Dale, LINC One of my favorite things about working at LINC is getting to know my co-workers. I get to work with some amazing people who don’t allow their disability stop them from finding adventure and living life. A few days ago, I got to ...
Idaho Independent Living Conference 2021 brings us closer together! Now that so many have been vaccinated, and the state is opening back up, LIFE is very excited to host this year’s Independent Living Conference. A vaccination clinic will also be held on-site, and for those ...
U.S Department of Veteran Affairs offers resources for veterans who incurred a disability during service to get funding for home modifications. There is a variety of sources including a Special Home Adaptions (SHA) grant to meet their adaptive needs. These grants may be ...
A detailed study from Stanford University of tissue from the brains of people who died of COVID-19 looks a lot like what’s observed in the brains of people who die of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. This helps explain why many COVID-19 patients report neurological ...
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy World Health Organization has identified vaccine hesitancy as a leading global health threat. Especially concerning is vaccine hesitancy among health care workers. Not only are they at increased risk of contracting the disease, but also ...
Time To Get Outside and Enjoy! The weather is warm, okay…down right HOT, people are starting to feel a little safer about going out, and travel is on a lot of people’s minds. Now the next question is where to go? For many, the answer is CAMPING! The Idaho State Parks and ...
Air Filter Hack As we enter fire season in the northwest, it’s a good time to be prepared to deal with the smoke. If you are missing a few items on your list, this quick fix may help with poor air quality conditions in the meantime. With the simple purchase of a box fan, a ...
Action Blocks makes it easier for people who have a cognitive disability to use Android phones and tablets. You can add common actions to your Home screen with a name or image. To activate, click on a photo to trigger an action like calling a loved one. They can be set up in ...
Quotes to make you think! “Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” ~ Martina Navratilova, one of the first openly gay sports figures, and vocal advocate for the LGBTQ Community The Free Britney Movement If ...
