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Cynicism from bad experiences can be addressed by involving people with disabilities in the design and planning processes from the outset, including research design. https://lnkd.in/e9BMQ_YF #planning #DisabilityInclusion #wheelchairaccess #publicEngagement #PeopleWithDisabilities

Massively impactful changes proposed to special needs education in Iowa If you've heard about major changes proposed to how special needs education and services are provided in Iowa but want to learn more - you should join the virtual town hall with the Iowa DD Council tomorrow. If you strive to make Iowa a great place for those differently abled to live, learn and work in their communities - this legislation will impact you - make your voice heard and take this opportunity to interact directly with legislators who will decide it's fate. Virtual Town Hall with Iowa DD Council https://lnkd.in/gvNEr9wy More information on the changes here https://lnkd.in/gwXyHnWB. Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council Carlyn Crowe Lovelace Hundling Brooke

"There's been study after study that has shown that people do better academically, they do better with self-care, they have better overall outcomes, they're healthier and happier when they're in a community versus an institution." Take some time out of your day to watch this brief documentary (20 minutes) that sheds light on the systemic issues in Illinois related to housing and programming for individuals with disabilities and complex needs. This is NOT a new issue, and I am deeply grateful that there is more attention on this to create awareness and meaningful change. Even just implementing ASL training for staff providing support services to disabled folks will allow for more person-centered care and opportunities (see Ed's story). If you are interested in learning more about -finding a network -gathering information and receiving a roadmap to create inclusive community housing -finding person-centered services for disabled individuals residing in the community, reach out to Center for Independent Futures! https://lnkd.in/grsCTihR

Continuing the celebration of our 10th anniversary, enjoy this #ThrowbackThursday from 2015 when our co-founder, Paul O'Neill partnered with the @NAPCS  to publish “Equity at Scale: How Public Charter School Networks Can Innovate and Improve Services for Students with Disabilities.”   This report outlines the ways in which charter school networks can impact special education offerings and identifies tools to strengthen that desired outcome.   #CLETakes10

In case you missed it, AHEAD have released our annual analysis of disabled students in HE registered for supports. The number of students with disabilities in HE continues to rise faster than the number of support staff... View the report -

Today commemorates the 48th anniversary of the first federal special education law in the United States, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA ensures that all children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education to meet their specific needs and prepare them for future education, employment, and independent living. For more on how the U.S. DOE is recognizing the anniversary, visit https://lnkd.in/g-6HUsfU #SPAN #SpecialEducationDay #InclusionMatters #SpecialEducation #FamilySupport #SPAN #SpecialEducationDay #InclusionMatters #SpecialEducation #FamilySupport

We’re back and better than ever! 👏 It's time to register for September’s Disability and Arts Series webinar, “Effective Disability Community Engagement." Join Dori Tempio Able South Carolina's Senior Director of Community Education, as she dives into topics like... - How to make the disability community feel welcomed. - How to engage with disabled artists as well as constituents. + NEW THIS FISCAL YEAR....continue the conversation during monthly Accessibility Office Hours with SCAC’s Arts and Education Accessibility Director, Amanda Noyes. Learn more + register | 🔗 bit.ly/DisabilityAndArts ---- [Image description: Slide one has a blue background with two boxes of text and the SCAC and Able SC logos. The header says, “Disability and Arts Webinars.” The text says, “Webinar. Sept 4 at 3 p.m. Effective Disability Community Engagement with Dori Tempio, Able SC Senior Director of Community Education. Office hours. Sept 19 at 3 p.m. Continue the discussion during September’s Accessibility Office Hour with Amanda Noyes, SCAC Arts and Education Accessibility Director.”] #Arts4SC #ArtsProfessionals #ArtsWorkers #ArtsAdministrators #Networking #ArtsOrgs #ArtsIndustry #SCACPrograms #AbleSC #Accessibility

Read my new article about the duty that older disabled advocates have in passing experiences to future generations of disabled advocates on the e-zine Medium. https://lnkd.in/gAuqkVWY

Nursing home residents in Massachusetts brought a class action lawsuit alleging that the state violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by failing to provide options for community based living. As has been reported, the recent agreement between the parties to settle this case includes a commitment by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to spend $1 billion over the next eight years to build new housing and provide community support for people seeking to leave long-term care facilities. More than 30 years after the ADA became law, this litigation is yet another example of the critical need for accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities. It is long past time to address this fundamental human need.  As one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys stated: “Our very value as individual citizens [comes] from a set of community activities, working, voting, going to school, going to a baseball game. None of these things we think of as valued experiences in our life are available living in nursing homes.” #DisabilityRights #AccessibleHousing