PineappleDigital1, Author at ALSO

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An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

Creating Inclusive Work Environments: What Employers Need to Know

Let’s open our discussion about creating inclusive work environments by talking about Julie, a young woman with an intellectual disability. She tells us about two very different employment experiences. “They [supervisors] didn’t trust me to do

Joe, a person with disabilities supported by ALSO, interacts with an ALSO employee as both individuals smile at the camera.

Breaking Stigma: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Disability Communities

Imagine that you’re living with a disability. Maybe you have cerebral palsy, or possibly you recently had a stroke that required you to use a cane or a walker. Well, you just happen to be a

Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities

In times of economic uncertainty, it’s natural for individuals and businesses alike to reassess their financial priorities. Yet even as budgets tighten, the needs of vulnerable communities remain — and in many cases, grow more

A developmentally disabled woman works in the kitchen with a DSP worker from ALSO.

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

An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.

Unpacking Ableism in Women’s Movements: Building Inclusive Advocacy

The women’s rights movement has been responsible for many sweeping changes and better equality for women and girls. A main assertion of the feminist movement is that women’s rights also mean total gender equality – benefiting those

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