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History and Philosophy of IL

The Olmstead Decision in real life.

From ADA.gov: The story of the Olmstead case begins with two women, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, who had mental illness and developmental disabilities, and were voluntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit in the State-run Georgia Regional Hospital. Following the

Paula McElwee June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Equality, Ethics, History and Philosophy of IL 1 Comment Read more

Staff training clips from archives

You might find it helpful to utilize some of the on-line resources for your staff meetings and staff training. Some center approach training by doing a short segment during each staff meeting. I suggest up to 30 minutes each. Here

Paula McElwee May 1, 2019September 9, 2019 Consumer Goals, Core Services, History and Philosophy of IL, Individual and System Advocacy, Staff, Technical Assistance No Comments Read more

How do I teach consumer control to staff?

Question: I’m particularly focused on boundaries and personal choice as reminder to existing peers in their work with consumers. As happens with many of us in any human service in our desire to “help,” I’ve had a couple situations in

Paula McElwee April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 Consumer Control, Consumer Goals, History and Philosophy of IL No Comments Read more

Do you recommend specific orientation/training for Executive Directors?

Embed from Getty Images Yes, we have a wide menu of training options for your new Executive Director on our website. I would probably customize the  ideas below, based on what your new E.D. already knows. If they have worked

Paula McElwee August 3, 2018July 3, 2018 Board, History and Philosophy of IL, Regulations, Staff 1 Comment Read more

Words do matter!

It isn’t that I never slip. I do. I am of an older generation and sometimes the words of my past and my history come out of my mouth when I don’t intend for them to. Maybe that is true for

Paula McElwee June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 Consumer Control, History and Philosophy of IL No Comments Read more

“Helping people displaces their power.”

If you like to study social dynamics from interesting sources, you may want to check out Asset Based Community Development. The Center in my home town, Fresno, CA, invited me to a community wide conference on Asset Based Community Development

Paula McElwee December 1, 2017November 8, 2017 Board, Consumer Control, History and Philosophy of IL, Peer Mentoring No Comments Read more

Help! Our Center is in a rut!

Request: Our Center is in a rut. We need some ideas to energize our future. As you know, our CIL has been stuck in a rut for quite a few years and we are trying to shake things up and

Paula McElwee April 14, 2017April 7, 2017 Consumer Goals, History and Philosophy of IL, Peer Mentoring, Peer Support, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

An Anniversary of Note…40 years!

It almost slipped by me, the important anniversary of the sit-ins that are described in this  post by advocate Ken Stein of DREDF in Berkely.  He gives links to video about this important day. April 5, 1977, was the beginning

Paula McElwee April 5, 2017 Access, History and Philosophy of IL No Comments Read more

Does it matter what I call you?

I recently discovered a feminist speech by an actor I admire, Dr. Mayim Bialik, also known as Dr. Amy Farrah-Fowler on The Big Bang Theory. It is an awesome speech, delivered with a touch of humor. She even brings in

Paula McElwee March 31, 2017October 30, 2019 History and Philosophy of IL 2 Comments Read more

Purpose of Independent Living – Basic Fundamentals Part 2

Section 701 of Title VII of the Rehabilitation Act starts out with the purpose of Independent Living. “The purpose of this chapter is to promote a philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination,

Paula McElwee December 1, 2016November 28, 2016 History and Philosophy of IL, Regulations 1 Comment Read more
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