Mouth was first printed in 1990 as a publication for people with disabilities. A dozen readers suggested a less rude name change to Voice, stating “You catch more flies with honey…”

Who but an ugly toad would want to catch flies?

Historically, Mouth brings the independence conversation down to street level, where they discuss the well intentioned programs that actually wreak havoc on the lives of the disabled. They were outspoken saying, “If special education is so darned special, every kid in every school ought to have the benefit of it.”

Often called radical, the publication was focused on how policy makers were out of touch with actual lives of people with disabilities. Have the do-gooders actually checked themselves into a nursing home? Have they tried to board an accessible bus in a wheelchair? Tried to file an ADA complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice?

They were quick to point out the Do-Gooders doing good “about us – without us.”

UPCOMING EVENTS JUST FOR YOU!

Fred Riggers Disability Advocacy Day
February 5, 2025
Idaho State Capitol
700 W Jefferson St, Boise, ID 83702

Join other Idahoans on the Rotunda ,9am to 1pm for a day of disability awareness. Let’s join voices to raise awareness on issues facing Idahoans with disabilities with your state legislators and the wider community. There will be plenty of information and resources, an awards ceremony and the Fred Riggers Disability Day proclamation. You can also sign up for a Capitol tour.