Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the November 2023 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. It’s a good time to take action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood ...
As a person who is a CAB (or currently able bodied) I know I don’t always see things from the same perspective as a person with a disability. One thing I do understand is that everyone, if they live long enough will develop a disability. And when compared to the alternative ...
DAC NW – OFFERS INCLUSIVE COOKING CLASS DAC NW does a number of outreach events for people with disabilities. Our latest is a Cooking Class with the Latah Alliance on Mental Illness. In this cooking class you will learn shopping techniques, cooking skills and all the ...
NO ONE IS BORN A LEADER! By Jen Grushdale No one, not Martin Luther King, Jr. or Justin Dart. Not Judy Heumann or Kelly Buckland. All of them learned how to be a leader. Yes, but how did they start? Simply put, by learning to advocate for themselves. And that’s what our ...
INDEPENDENT LIVING TERMS So what do the terminology and acronyms mean? In the Independent Living (IL) Movement , it can be hard to know what to ask for when you don’t understand the words. Here is a breakdown: >Information & Referrals – we offer guidance in ...
LIFE, INC – OFFERING FREE ACTIVITIES LIFE, Inc. offers free activities for anyone in the disability community in our area. LIFE provides individuals with disabilities the opportunities to participate in activities and skills classes in their communities. These ...
Did you know that many employees with disabilities are skilled problem solvers by virtue of having to manage a disability daily in a world that wasn’t designed for them? Hiring a person with a disability can be a great addition to your team. According to JAN (Job ...
#FAIL – The Rickety Ramp Ramps should be a smooth surface, with a rise of 1″ for every 12″ of length. Hand rails should extend past the ramp and have level landing areas top and bottom. An epic fail means “a notable, obvious, and usually public ...
ABLE accounts can play a crucial role in promoting financial security and independence for individuals with disabilities in the workplace. Here are some key benefits: ABLE to Work: If the individual with a disability is working, the person can contribute up to an extra ...
TIPS TO MANAGE IN HOME CAREGIVERS As we age there will be a strong likelihood that we will need an in- home caregiver. And if you have a disability and want to live independently you are already dealing with that. Here are some tips to ease the management of your caregivers. ...
PLANNING AN ACCESSIBLE TRIP? Planning an accessible trip to Joseph Oregon? BluePath makes it easy. Just put in your destination and a list of accessible destinations comes up. Like a visit to The Blythe Cricket. They have done a fabulous job making their parking lot ...
TIME SHAKER ALARM CLOCK This compact alarm clock allows you to choose from multiple alarm options, including a unique shaker that fits under your pillow and vibrates to wake you up without disturbing anyone else in the room. Powerful speakers allow you to enjoy your music ...
