Disability Justice, Access & Independence in the Greater Northwest
Showing all posts from the September 2022 newsletter. You may also download the newsletter as a pdf.
Be sure and register for this fun and engaging conference! With 20 workshops you’re sure to be able to “Choose your own adventure” and learn some great stuff along the way. Shorter workshops, more breaks will make this a better experience all the way ...
Curbing Negativity We have all done it – spent time venting about something awful in the news. And there is always something in the news to feel negative about. But research is showing that giving in to Negativity Porn does not serve you well. Focusing on the bad ...
Getting ready to G.O.! Staff at DAC NW, LINC, Life Inc, and from the Nez Perce Tribe have been busy putting together a great statewide (and Washington) Independent Living Conference for this month. After comments from the last one – more options, shorter classes and ...
Reinventing Ourselves By Jen Grush-Dale The last few years have seen changes for all of us for a lot of different reasons. We are no exception here at LINC. Between the pandemic, a new executive director and the ever-changing needs of our consumers, it’s been busy! To better ...
Life on the Other Side by Audrie Meraki Navigating life is tough with general day to day stressors. Can you imagine not feeling adequate enough for the people in your life? Feeling so low you are questioning your existence? I can imagine it because I have lived it. I ...
Four Steps to Self Advocacy Identify the issue you need to resolve Know yourself and your disability: what are your strengths and preferences. Set a goal for your desired resolution: what are your needs and desires? Understand all the possible solutions: what will get you ...
You may have been hearing Pete Buttigieg of the Department of Transportation talking about addressing climate change and the need for accessible transportation – both things disproportionately affecting people with disabilities. The DOT Is working to provide funding ...
What happens with a SCI? Once you are injured and suspect a spinal cord injury, the first goal is stabilization of your breathing, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Most likely you have been in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Medications may be used to control the damage to ...
Your thoughts matter Every three years the State Independent Living Council and Centers for Independent Living gather information from people with disabilities around the state of Idaho to build our goals for the next three years. The feedback we receive is critical. Many ...
DAC NW in Lewiston has started a peer support group, available in person and on zoom which is held every Monday, from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Our start date was August 15th, and is off to a great start. Our 1st meeting hosted 9 participants and it was a very positive ...
HUGGER protects walls and corners The HUGGER™ helps to protect your home from cords, hoses and wheelchairs and walkers which otherwise might scratch and ding their walls, corners, stairwells, doors, wood floors. The HUGGER™ is typically used to replace traditional Corner ...
The Washington State TBI Council has a new video. This promotes a No Wrong Door system with strategic partners so that information and referral help is just a contact away. Did U Know? About 176 Americans die from a TBI every day? A TBI is an injury that ...
