Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the November 2021 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
Thoughts on Accessible Parking People who think we need “straight pride parades” or a “white history month” are kinda like people who look at accessible parking spaces and say “Why don’t I get something like that?” They don’t ...
HOLIDAY CARD TIME AGAIN Normally, at this time I am looking for the perfect holiday card to send out featuring a joyous message about looking ahead to a wonderful year. But, this year, I think that message will be “It’s fine. We are fine. Everything is ...
ArtAbility by James Pickard What can I say about Art Ability? Well, it’s one of many programs offered through Center on Disabilities and Human Development. This program was created to encourage adults with disabilities to express themselves through art. Art Ability offered a ...
THANK YOU TO OUR VETERANS! I don’t know how many of you know this, but many of the systems, technology and advocacy we as folks with disabilities use every day were created by and for our veterans. Some of those programs trace back to World War I when veterans returned from ...
We are excited to announce a new Center for Independent Living coming to Spokane, Washington. INDex stands for Inland Northwest Disability Experience. Our new logo is orange and blue to represent DAC NW colors, as it will start up under the DAC umbrella. The three ...
Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. This can ...
Steps and staircases are a noted barrier to public spaces that limit equal opportunity to participate in community life. The ADA, and other civil rights laws, are designed to address these barriers. However, barriers in private residences are often not addressed by these ...
Starting off on the right foot. While you and your employer of record are familiar with the hiring and retention challenges that in-home caregiving has, there are things you can do to help keep a good caregiver. The first thing is an “onboarding” process. We can ...
The SILC is recruiting new members for immediate openings for the following positions: Young Adult (18-26) with a disabilitiy from any region, applicants from rural areas are encouraged to apply Adult with a disability in Region 5 Adult with a disability in Region 2 They are ...
This is Gary Pay. He contacted DAC NW in December of 2020. His volatile living situation was becoming too much for him so he reached out for help. The police were dispatched to his residence and it was determined that Mr. Pay needed to be taken to the hospital. While in the ...
Voice Dream Reader Experts say this is the best app in the text-to-speech space. “It’s like a Kindle app for your mobile device. You can highlight, take notes, and sync with Google drive, Safari, email, DropBox, and other reading services,” says Wired. You can change the ...
These yarn pumpkins are such a gorgeous little fall craft project – great for a table centerpiece or even a fall mantle. They’re beautiful on their own, or in a group! You can get all the supplies at the dollar store. An affordable fall craft for the kids! ...
Millions of people have some form of visual impairment. Some have cataracts and low vision, some can make out only shapes and colors. Others are completely blind and unable to see anything at all. Chances are you know someone who has a form of visual impairment. Perhaps a ...
