Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the May 2023 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
Mental Health America is encouraging individuals to look around and look within. From your neighborhood to your genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to mental health conditions. Take time to consider how the world around you effects your mental health. Housing ...
A disability lesson from history I only recently found out President Abraham Lincon got a traumatic brain injury when a mule kicked him in the back of his head. This brain injury caused some defects on his vision. When Lincoln recovered from the traumatic brain injury, he ...
5th Annual Mental Health Walk Please join us as we support people battling with their mental health! May is Mental Health Awareness month and DAC NW has partnered again with Latah Alliance on Mental Health and Project Wrap to host our annual Mental Health Walk May 11th. Our ...
LINC Prepares for Idaho Gives By Jen Grushdale There’s nothing like an annual event to make one pause and reflect. What did we do last year? Feels like it was pretty busy with lots of changes. But what did we do? Well, a lot, although most of it gets recorded as numbers. Not ...
APPLE HEALTH & UNWINDING You may have heard about Medicaid Unwinding. Beginning April 1, 2023, states are able to terminate Medicaid enrollment for individuals no longer eligible. States will have up to 12 months to return to normal eligibility and enrollment operations. ...
Welcome spring! “Spring is Nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s Party!’” ~ Robin Williams It’s May! We have had a great winter/spring with fun events and kicking off some really exciting new classes. From January through April, LIFE was full of laughter and learning. ...
How do non-driving disabled adults get around? A lack of transportation can limit access to employment, healthcare, social engagement and community participation. Nearly 30% of disabled Americans have given up driving. And in rural areas, public transportation is sadly ...
Parking access aisles should never be blocked with dumpsters, cart racks, snow or other items, even temporarily. Keep it Clear! An epic fail means “a notable, obvious, and usually public failure.” Though perhaps well intentioned, these fails can embarrass, ...
Rural Communities Matter For rural disabled people who receive caregiving services, rural context matters. It’s important service providers learn how rural living and access to in home care-givers intersect. Our goal is to keep people with disabilities in their own ...
In Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), the U.S. Supreme Court found that Eldridge had not been denied due process when his Social Security disability benefits were terminated prior to an evidentiary hearing. As part of the Social Security Administration’s appeals ...
Homer Alaska is working on Accessible Tourism! Homer is an incredible place to live or visit–and that should be true for everyBODY! In fact, Homer’s stunning setting–perched on the shores of Kachemak Bay–along with its spectacular outdoor recreation; ...
BAGGIE OPENER This Baggy Opener keeps your storage bags open while you pour and store food. The hands-free operation makes pouring food easy and with less mess. Accommodates small and large plastic refrigerator or freezer bags with its adjustable arms. Easy to use; just ...
