Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the October 2022 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
October is Disability Awareness Month In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022 is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Observed ...
ALASKANS LIKE TO GET OUTSIDE! After hosting a successful conference with the theme of Get Outside, it was a pleasure to visit Anchorage Alaska and see just how much progress they are making in accessible outdoor recreation. From their 19 mile coastal trail, which is used by ...
A Successful Conference in the Books The Statewide Independent Living Conference was a success, and the G.O. theme was a fun twist. This conference was held at the Clearwater River Casino in Lewiston, in partnership with the Nimiipuu Tribe and our other Idaho CIL’s, ...
ACCESS MEANS BUSINESS By Jen Grush-Dale It’s National Disability Awareness Month and this year’s theme – “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation” – is something we here at LINC celebrate! The workforce is changing, that is something we see in the media and in our own ...
Disability Pride Flag and its Meaning Disability Pride Month is celebrating its 32nd year, Once the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed on July 26, 1990, Boston held the first ever Disability Pride Day and Disability Pride Month was born. It’s a time to ...
Ways to boost your memory Memory loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s develops for 20 years before showing symptoms. As we age, memory can begin to slip. Let’s look at ways to help keep as sharp as possible. It’s important to get the right “brain food” to your brain. ...
Last month the Access Idaho Adventures (Idaho Access Project) made it’s first fact-finding tour of northern Idaho destinations. Their mission is to eliminate physical, attitudinal, and policy barriers to ensure people with disabilities can live, work and play in our ...
Veteran Directed Care Veteran-Directed Care gives veterans of all ages the opportunity to get home and community services they need – all while self-directing. And that’s the mission of any of our self-directed PA Services! They can get assistance with activities ...
BEING PREPARED Safety matters! With recent hurricanes hitting the east coast, it reminds us to be prepared in the event of an emergency. That is especially important if you require special accommodations or equipment. Here’s a simple list to work through. 1) Find ...
You may have heard about the national hotline 988 intended to provide easy access to help for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis in much the same way that 911 connects people to emergency services. The three-digit number will take over for the existing National ...
Haulin Hooks for carrying things These are great for those missing fingers or with a lack of grip strength. These can help in lifting/toting situations and probably several other applications we haven’t run into yet. These strap comfortably onto your wrists with velcro and ...
Camping is good for the soul. But it can also be tough on our bodies, especially for the disabled. But disabled camping has become easier! Countless campgrounds and national parks have implemented new ways to accommodate wheelchair users, the visually impaired and other ...
