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Accessible Volunteering – Creating Opportunities for All

“Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” -Brian Solis Introduction: The Power of Inclusive Volunteering Opportunities For those of us who have been fortunate to participate in some

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The Power of Volunteers in Disability Advocacy

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead, Anthropologist and Humanitarian Great change in our society is made by everyday people. Perhaps

President Barack Obama receives a painting from African American artist and disabled advocate Lois Curtis.

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,

An ALSO direct support professional with her disabled client posing for the camera in a field of wildflowers.

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

A young man with developmental disabilities in a wheelchair sits at a table and smiles at the camera.

Developing Gross Motor Skills for Individuals with Disabilities

We often think of gross motor skills as activities like jumping, catching a ball, or waving our arms. But did you know that these are also the skills that allow us to get in and out of

Health Literacy for People with Disabilities

What is ? 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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