Community Inclusion Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/community-inclusion/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:43:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://alsoweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ALSO-Logo-Lockup-1440px.png Community Inclusion Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/community-inclusion/ 32 32 Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-awareness-why-developmental-disabilities-advocacy-matters-in-2025/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:40:55 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5096 Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 As we celebrated National Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM) in March 2025, we took stock of how far we’ve come in promoting full inclusion, equal opportunities, and other rights of people with DD. The theme of

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]]> Celebrating Black Leaders with Disabilities Who Changed History https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/celebrating-black-leaders-with-disabilities-who-changed-history/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:46:46 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5082 Celebrating Black Leaders with Disabilities Who Changed History February is Black History Month. We commemorate this very important celebration in February because it coincides with the birthdays of two famous figures in the abolitionist movement: Abraham Lincoln, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation; and Frederick Douglass,

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]]> Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/accessible-recreation-finding-activities-and-sports-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:30:15 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5073 Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities One thing that all humans have in common is that we treasure our leisure time, where we can mosey along our favorite nature trail, go bowling with our pals, or create something beautiful at the

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]]> Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/innovative-assistive-technologies-enhancing-independence-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:58:25 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5071 Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities It’s safe to say that most of us use some kind of assistive technology (AT) daily. Remote control devices make it easier to turn on the television. Cell phones navigate us to the library. Even a

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]]> Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-a-support-network-how-to-create-a-strong-community-for-individuals-with-disabilities/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:53:19 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5063 Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities Are you living with a disability? Do you have a friend or loved one with a disability? If so, you know how important it is to live in a community that

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]]> Employment for People with Disabilities: Tips for Finding Inclusive Workplaces https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/employment-for-people-with-disabilities-tips-for-finding-inclusive-workplaces/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:45:32 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5001 Employment for People with Disabilities: Tips for Finding Inclusive Workplaces Are you living with a disability and currently looking for employment opportunities? Do you know someone with a disability who wants to find a fulfilling and well-paying job? There’s an excellent chance that you answered

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]]> Health Literacy for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/health-literacy-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:30:49 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4831 What is Health Literacy for People with Disabilities? For just a moment, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is living with a disability. How would you feel if you had a visual impairment and, after a surgical procedure, your health care provider

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]]> 9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/9-benefits-of-person-centered-support-services-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:11:07 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4789 9 Benefits of Person-Centered Support Services for People with Disabilities “I have a disability yes that’s true, but all that means is that I may have to take a slightly different path than you.” -Robert M. Hensel A powerful statement, isn’t it?[1]  As a person

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]]> Accessible Destinations for Summer Travel in the Pacific Northwest https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/accessible-destinations-for-summer-travel-in-the-pacific-northwest/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:27:40 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4759 Accessible Destinations for Summer Travel in the Pacific Northwest Are you looking for a great way to enjoy the summer months? Got a road trip in mind? The Pacific Northwest is among the best places for individual, family, or group travel in the country. What’s

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]]> A Guide for Achieving Full Community Inclusion https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/a-guide-for-achieving-full-community-inclusion/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:25:01 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4660 A Guide for Achieving Full Community Inclusion We open our discussion about full community inclusion with powerful words from Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights. “Making this world – the system, society – accessible for persons with disability is not an add-on, and

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