Using our arts-based curriculum, mentors help their mentees understand their unique way of learning and thinking, building self-esteem and skills they need to become self-advocates....
Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston October 2015 This report summarizes the employment and economic outcomes for young adults with intellectual disabilities...
We advocate for improved rights and regulations involving people living with epilepsy. Epilepsy.com is your website....
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) with the U.S....
If a test screens out or tends to screen out an individual with a disability or a class of such individuals on the basis of disability, it must be job-related and consistent with business...
Teaching people with disabilities to advocate for themselves, and to advocate to change the systems that serve them, will shape our dream of a barrier-free inclusive world....
Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and People with Disabilities Executive Summary: The challenges faced by people with disabilities in disaster-threat...
Mission Many of the difficulties people with disabilities face are a result of attitudes and environments rather than the disability....
Social Security disability benefits can provide for your family when an injury, illness, or disability prevents you from working and earning an income....
They want the same choices and opportunities in their everyday lives as those without disabilities. They are experts in their own needs. A disability is only part of who they are....
Only identify a person as having a disability if this information is essential to the story. For example, say “Board president Chris Jones called the meeting to order.”...
Disability Network/Michigan represents the collective voice of Michigan’s 15 Centers for Independent Living (CILs)....
The KASSUALLY Stylish Floral Dress has become a favorite because it blends comfort, elegance, and everyday style in one easy-to-wear outfit. Its flattering fit, soft fabric, and...
Many states and territories already have Disability History Awareness Initiatives in place....
assisting others with disabilities) are the basis of what we do at CFI....
When am I required to provide disability-related accommodations to an individual?...
The Developmental Disabilities Council of the District of Columbia seeks to strengthen the voice of people with developmental disabilities and their families in DC in support of greater...
On November 29th, CTD hosted the Technology Solutions for Early Childhood Symposium (#ECtech16. The symposium brought together educators, thought leaders, researchers, and...
The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and...
Access for Persons with Disabilities to Passenger Vessels and Shore Facilities The Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 FINAL REPORT, July 12, 1996 Prepared for...
The DD Council's mission is to promote systems change to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have the same opportunities as others in the community...
Tax Benefits for Businesses Who Have Employees with Disabilities Businesses accommodating people with disabilities may qualify for some of the following tax credits and deductions....
