
September 2025 Interstate Connections Newsletter
MOUTH MAGAZINE Mouth was known for laying it on the line. This cartoon brings to light the way ableism is practiced in the medical profession. How many times have you gone to the doctor and had your symptoms dismissed, minimized or even ignored?This could be caused by a number of

DAC NW Launches Activity Club
DAC NW is hosting a new craft club called the DACtivity Club. Each month people with disabilities can get together and learn a new craft and complete something to take home. The first meeting we will make cute perler bead designs. You can bring your own…

Why Are Y’all So Weird Around Disabled People?
Friend,
Let’s talk about it. Nondisabled people can be so awkward around disabled people. And you know what? I get it, not because it makes sense, but because society taught you to see disability as something to fix, fear, or feel sorry for. That discomfort? That’s not about us…

News from DAC NEW – International Day of Sign Languages
Did you know there is an International Day of Sign Languages? The proposal for the day came from the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD), a federation of 135 national associations of deaf people, representing approximately 70 million deaf people…

Question of the Month: Northwest ADA Center – Idaho
QUESTION:
Will the ADA protect me from being fired?
ANSWER:
No. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not offer blanket protection against being fired. It prohibits discrimination based on disability, but an employer can still terminate

Self-Directed PA Services: REV UP the Disability Vote
Every vote counts. Your vote = your voice. There are hundreds of state and local elections around the corner, it’s crucial to make sure you are registered to vote, have a plan on how to vote, and understand what’s on the ballot and how…