Tag Archives: empowering families

When One Door Closes, Build Another: Emphasizing Autonomy Through Choice

Choice is a fundamental part of being human. Whether it’s deciding who to be around, where to live, what to do with your free time – choice is woven into the fabric of daily life. For many individuals (especially those with disabilities, mental health conditions, or other marginalized experiences) choice isn’t always a given. In […]

Patience in Advocacy: The Price of Admission

Let’s be honest – dealing with the people around the person with a disability is often half the battle. Some families and support teams are deeply engaged, educated, and proactive. Others are overwhelmed, struggling to even know where to start. Then there are those who, despite the best of intentions, have wildly different ideas about […]

Disrupting Complacency: The Urgent Call for Voices in Access, Rights, and Inclusion

A diverse group of individuals, including people using walkers, a wheelchair user, a person with a prosthetic leg, and others of various ages and backgrounds, stand at the base of a building's steps facing a closed door. The text above them reads: “Disrupting Complacency: The Urgent Call for Voices in Access Rights and Inclusion.”

Complacency is a dangerous thing. It sneaks in when we assume progress is permanent, when we believe rights are secure, and when we ignore the steady chipping away of hard-won equity. Make no mistake, complacency is being weaponized against disenfranchised communities right now. As the landscape shifts, the need for strong voices – voices that […]

The Power of Being Radically Genuine in Disability Advocacy: Navigating Honesty with Empathy

In the world of disability advocacy, trust, clarity, and authentic communication are, of course, super important. But sometimes, honesty can feel like a high-wire act – one wrong move, and you’re plummeting into the land of awkward and unintentionally offensive. It’s one thing to speak your truth and it’s another to do so in a […]