Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the September 2021 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
“We all have blind spots – those areas for improvement and growth. As painful as it can be to admit we are doing things we never wanted to too and saying things we never wanted to say, it is this acknowledgement that enables us to take the first step toward ...
As the pandemic was taking a breather this spring, I attended to a few medical procedures I had been putting off, such as a mammogram. Never do I look forward to heading to the hospital to have my boob squished between two very cold plates, but it is a necessary thing to ...
DAC NW part of Wheelchair Challenge A warm day in August saw Coeur d’Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer, and City Council members get a behind-the-wheel experience navigating Sherman Avenue to understand the challenges faced by the disability community. DAC NW is not new to this ...
Who is the first disabled scientist you think of? Probably Stephen Hawking. But he wasn’t the only disabled person who has made a contribution to science. The contributions that marginalized people make to research are rarely acknowledged and struggle to thrive within the ...
Recording IL History in Idaho By Jen Grush-Dale Long-time staff member, Melva Heinrich, has begun a new project to create a record of the independent living movement in Idaho. Melva, who is the Director of Community and Resource Integration, will be retiring at the end of ...
Idaho Independent Living Conference goes Hybrid As Covid cases are on the rise, the Idaho Independent Living Conference is now offered both in person and virtually. The conference will be September 17 – 18th at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Idaho Falls. Holiday Inn ...
Self-advocates in Wisconsin living with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a lot to say about choice and control over their lives. That’s why they launched a Self-Determination YouTube channel in the fall of 2019. The theme across more than 80 videos is that ...
“My name is One Who Takes Care of Water,” says Stacia Morfin, dressed in regalia that reflects her Native American heritage. She is leading a “Hear the Echoes of Our Ancestors” jet boat tour of the Snake River. A member of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), who are known for their ...
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. With local fires happening, and the scope of the recent hurricane in New Orleans, being prepared to evacuate at a moments notice is important. And for people with a disability, you need to make a comprehensive and complete plan. ...
Article by Shiloh Blackburn I planned on calling this article “How NOT to Hire Caregivers”, thinking the sassy tone of my writing would be self-explanatory, but then I realized the title sounds more like a guide for helping job seekers avoid incompetent employers. ...
Sit to Stand Perch Stool This stool is perfect for computer work or in the kitchen. Pivoting angled column moves with your body for constant alignment. Adjustable height works for different workstations or counters. Swivel seat moves with you as you twist. In the kitchen, it ...
Guide Dogs for the Blind has special programs for children who are blind like camps, workshops and the K9 Buddy Program. They create partnerships with mobility dogs that offer companionship and enhanced independence. You’ve probably seen a guide dog out ...
Quotes to make you think! “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” ~ Christopher Reeve, actor and philanthropist. 1952-2004 Disney Improving Access to Parks After ...
