Posts by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Mental Health
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are at a higher risk of experiencing mental illnesses than society as a whole. However, treatment is available for most mental illnesses. Here…
Read MoreWhat the ADA is?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? We need to understand the concepts connected to our everyday lives!
Read MoreHome and Community-Based Services ACCESS RULE Toolkit
On April 27th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) put out new draft rules. They are called Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services or the Access Rule. The goal is…
Read MoreAir Travel
Flying is a challenge for many people with disabilities. Learn about a new Bill introduced in Congress that would explore ways for people to use their own wheelchairs to get…
Read MoreHuman Rights: #7 Say What You Want and Express Yourself
People with disabilities have the same human rights as everyone else. In this video Emily, Ginger, and Priscilla talk about your right to say what you want and express yourself.…
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