The disability community has been raising red flags regarding institutions for decades. We must continue to elevate the voices of disabled people to ensure they have community-based services in the community. We wish our community would have been heard and
Who is the enemy?
Republished with permission from Kimberly Tissot of Able South Carolina. Note: This is from a couple of years ago but the event still has value as a teaching moment. I’ve had a hell of a week and I need kindness.
Disaster fantasies – how to manage risks
Do you have fears or qualms about anything happening in and around your center? Take a few minutes to make some notes — what do you worry about? If you aren’t a worrier, what things have you seen go wrong
Why can’t we all get along?
As the state networks wind down their work in developing a SPIL, I am weary and discouraged at how many of the networks are fighting with each other. It isn’t so bad when CILs and the SILC are collaborating and