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?? Are you passionate about supporting students with disabilities in higher education and beyond? Download the "Bridging the Gap Disability Services Career Services Playbook," co-authored with John Robinson from Our Ability! Learn how you can make a difference: https://hubs.ly/Q02tXyyc0

????Want to know more about the new #Medicaid Access Rule for I/DD? Join Disability Rights California for a #webinar: July 29th 4:00pmPT/7:00pmET Register at the link below?????? #disabilityrights #disability

The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Act is a key piece of legislation for giving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families a say in policies that affect them. It supports advocacy and makes sure their needs and rights are represented. Learn more about how the DD Act impacts the lives of many at Administration for Community Living at https://bit.ly/4gP1skA.

Today is a very important day for all adults with intellectual disabilities in the state of Massachusetts. ?Whether you are a person with a disability – a family member or friend - or advocate or other staff sharing your experiences or an organizational representative, your story can advance self-direction. At 1pm today there is a public hearing to consider proposed regulations for Self Determination and Self-Directed Services. The Boston Globe recently published a fantastic op-ed regarding the impact of the Real Lives law on adults with intellectual disabilities. Read the op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/eYc5dn9D Read the Worcester Telegram article profiling Post-22 and the impact Real Lives law implementation might have on programs like it. https://lnkd.in/eSf_8iAp

Pranav Sethi opens up about the importance of disclosing invisible disabilities like autism and raising public awareness on these. He highlights how breaking the taboo can create awareness, foster understanding, and better prepare us for diverse situations. Watch the full video and join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month>>

Ever wonder how lived experience shapes disability support? Guest Blogger Scott Smith, CEO of Our Own Lives, shares his thoughts in our latest post! He explains the power of lived experience and how it can transform the way we approach disability services. Head over and check it out: https://lnkd.in/gEJJJjDE

This is what the works all about ?? Check out our Success Stories page to learn how we have helped clients navigate disability barriers in their lives: https://bit.ly/3zLN2P9

Just watched on BBC one Better Off Dead? Short doc by Liz Carr. It made me think differently about assisted dying and thought of Thiandi Grooff — once my student in Amsterdam University College. All my support goes to societies with laws that invest more in the services that would improve quality of life for people living with disabilities. Listens to them. Give them hope. Who knows, one of your loved ones could be next. #qualityoflife #documentary https://lnkd.in/eEbpTN7Y

This edition also covers vital topics like navigating travel with children on the spectrum, combating the summer slide in education, autism and recreation, and the art of self-advocacy. #asd #autism #autismacceptance #inclusion #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #aceingautism

How can we ensure equitable wellbeing for Black communities worldwide without the inclusion of Disabled Black voices and a disability justice framework? We must include the voices of intersectional Black identities!