Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood, affecting body movement and muscle coordination. There’s no cure for cerebral palsy. Some of those who have it use medications to help control muscles and relax. Physical, ...
Gardening as Therapy I’m delighted that I get to lead a “Lunch & Learn” workshop on the benefits of gardening for health. I started gardening as a child when I asked my Dad for some space for an herb garden. He built a raised bed for me but it had some ...
Emergency Preparedness A disaster or emergency that can directly affect your daily life can happen at any time, sometimes without warning. Thankfully, there are things you can do to be prepared, respond safely and help speed your recovery. DAC NW in Post Falls will be ...
Employment for People with Disabilities This year the rate of employment for Americans with disabilities has reached an all-time high. 21.3% of people with disabilities nationally have a job. The highest rate since they started keeping records in 2008. Workers with ...
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR PARENTING WITH A DISABILITY There are lots of support groups for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. But what if that was reversed? Many parents have a disability themselves, and still meet the needs of their children. Two different ...
New movie Starring actors with disabilities The film “Champions,” follows the story of a professional basketball coach who finds himself on the outs and has to serve community service. As we’ve seen in a number of sports comedies in the past, the community service that he’s ...
The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on ...
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 ...
MOVING INTO YOUR CHILDS HOME Deciding to move into your child’s home isn’t a decision anyone makes lightly, but it’s often the most affordable option. Especially with the shortage of in-home caregivers. While this living arrangement can be very rewarding to both the ...
If I could give just one message to our Legislature, this would be it. Slow down, think and consult with people who share opposing views. Seek consensus, not control. This might be impossible for a Legislature dominated by one party and frequently beholden to the dog ...
SUPERSENSE This document reader is the smartest and simplest scanner application for the blind or visually impaired. Works from a phone or tablet. It can read your mail, explore your space, and find objects. It is able to read any form of text. It even guides the camera ...
