“The best way to learn about disability is from disabled people themselves.” – A dedicated disability rights advocate
Uplifting Voices
Friendly online platform to involve all in the disability community who want to express their voices.
Kate has dedicated herself to disability advocacy after she became chronically ill with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in 2014. While managing her own ongoing treatment Kate is focusing on accessibility issues and marriage inequality for disabled people in Canada. On her website, she actively writes about disability rights, chronic illness, pain, and life with CRPS. Kate also hosts a monthly Twitter chat #CRPSChat for people impacted by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome where people in the CRPS community connect, learn, and support one another. continue reading...
Instant Inspiration Book - A must-have! book for people with disabilities. Instant Inspiration is a compilation of real-life enriching stories of differently-abled creators who have proved that nothing is impossible when you have the creativity and most importantly the support and encouragement of families. This book will inspire everyone especially children with disabilities as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers and it will be of interest to anyone working with children with disabilities, from professionals to school administrators to school libraries. It makes a great addition to any classroom, home, library, or child's bedside.
Uplifting Voices - #1 global online community for the empowerment of people with disabilities – enrich your life, get motivated, explore interests, and celebrate strengths.
How can I or my family or my students with disabilities benefit from Uplifting Voices?
You and your child/student can benefit from this community by
- reading the Instant Inspiration book and checking out wonderful stories of creative role models with disabilities breaking down barriers
- reading life-enriching stories featuring personalities who overcame barriers put up by disabilities
- motivational stories of Motivational Role Models
- discovering your own child’s/student’s interests/hobbies/accomplishments/talent/skills/creativity while exploring the showcase section.
Board Member at KidsRead2Kids
3yUplifting Voices - We at KidsRead2Kids couldn't agree more! ❤
Writer at Authoright
3ySo true. Despite the fact some members of my own family did not like, when I wrote a memoir highlighting my autistic struggles and struggles many disabled individuals face