Everyone has rights and deserves respect. Sometimes, you must fight for those rights.
It’s about advocacy because you must make your voice heard to get what you want in life. If you don’t stand up for yourself—or your family member—who will?
Whether you are a veteran at navigating the system or a new parent whose child has just been diagnosed with a developmental disability, it is helpful to learn from the successes and failures of those before you.
Witness the richness of our experiences firsthand and you’ll see-- it’s OK to speak up.
The Arc Launches National Disability Needs Survey
By: LifeMyWay Staff
Source: The Arc Launches National Disability Needs Survey
posted 8/16/10
With the passing of the 20th anniversary of the ADA, the Arc is looking to the future by initiating a national effort to tap into the knowledge and perspectives of individuals and families within the intellectual and developmental disabilities community.
It's Our Story Launches Disability History Videos/Website on 20th Anniversary of ADA
By: LifeMyWay Staff
posted 7/27/10
Yesterday, on the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD) launched "It's Our Story."
PHOTOS: Inside the 2010 Chicago Walk Now for Autism Speaks
posted 5/19/10
More than 15,000 people convened at Soldier Field to advocate for awareness and a cure for autism. Check out the awesome photos!
Interested mother gets Disability Awareness week started
By: Jeff Gallatin
Source: West Life News
posted 5/19/10
Like any mother, Jan Carpenter took action when her child needed assistance.
Letter to the Editor: Help us, as we help special needs kids
By: Mike Baker
Source: Daily Herald
posted 5/19/10
Many parents of special needs children and adults have a lot of frustration about what's happening in Springfield, in regards to providing funding for special needs education and services.
People with disabilities need independent living options
By: Curtis Harris
Source: Chicago Tribune
posted 5/19/10
In response to coverage of people with psychiatric disabilities in institutions
Employment Gains Seen For People With Disabilities
By: Michelle Diament
Disability Scoop
9/3/10
Unemployment concerns eased slightly for Americans with disabilities in August, receding from near record levels the month prior, the Labor Department said Friday.
'It's been a ball': Sandwich Police Chief Olson ready to retire
By: Kate Schott
DeKalb Daily Chronicle
9/3/10
SANDWICH – After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Sandwich Police Chief Rick Olson is ready to retire from the force and try something new.
DeWitt couple's 2-year-old with special needs captures hearts wherever she goes
By: Deirdre Cox Baker
Quad-City Times
9/3/10
Two-year-old Marlee Michaelsen has her hair in pigtails and flashes her mom a huge smile. She laughs and waves her hands like any other toddler, her happiness clearly evident. Marlee, though, has been diagnosed with mental disabilities, and her parents are adjusting to that aspect of life.