People First and the Growth of Self-Advocacy Groups in the US
In the disability community, “people first language” is commonplace these days. It’s a meaningful term whose use people with disabilities...
"About Us" Interview With Florida Self-Advocacy Pioneer Frank Shalett
"About Us" is series of interviews with accomplished self-advocates in Florida. Frank Shalett has been a leader in Florida’s...
Willowbrook and the Lessons We Must Never Forget
Throughout history and in the not-so-recent past, many people with developmental disabilities were considered ill and needing constant...
"About Us" Q & A with Idelio Valdes Winner, Chris Drummond
"About Us" is series of interviews with accomplished self-advocates in Florida. Chris Drummond of Longwood is known throughout the state...
Ed Roberts: Self-Advocacy Pioneer & Father of the Independent Living Movement
If one had mentioned the name Ed Roberts to me many years ago, I’d probably have no clue who he was, and I’m probably not alone. It...
Wondering who "Wonder" the Movie is For
I looked forward to reviewing “Wonder” because, similar to Auggie, the protagonist of the story, I have a disability that is both...
Local CILs a Great Resource for Employment Services
In America we are always looking to create new jobs for individuals. One market that is not utilized to its full potential are persons...
"The Good Doctor" is In
There are many upstanding shows in the new fall TV season, which started in September. However, as is typical, very few have to do with...
"About Us" Q & A with Amanda Baker
This is the first in a new series of interviews with accomplished self-advocates in Florida, aptly titled “About Us.” I had the...
Lost Opportunity Inspires Passion for Lifelong Advocacy
As we progress further into the 21st century, the world is a much more complex place than it has been in the past. Education is now more...
