Paul Aronsohn: Our Ombudsman and Disability Advocate
New Jersey now has an Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families, an office that Governor Phil Murphy announced in April 2018. Paul [...]
The Last Straws? (Yes, We’re Talking About Assistive Technology)
For most people, single-use plastic utensils, containers and, yes, straws are a convenience. So are bags, toys, sunglasses, food packaging, and nearly any other product imaginable. And we [...]
Voting: Your Right, Your Independence!
Independence Day is about patriotism, serving one’s country. Independence is about self-determination. It’s critical to the well-being of all Americans. This holds especially true of [...]
Voting: Your Right, Your Independence
Flag Day is about patriotism, serving your country. Participating in our democracy is the single most important and powerful way to advocate or self-advocate for the rights and well-being [...]
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Posted And the Winner Is… (And Other Recent Interesting and Noteworthy Articles)
Facing disability with dignity! Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, [...]
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Posted Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day also Acknowledge Women with Disabilities
March is the time of year to raise awareness the many social and cultural achievements of women. At this time, we would like to acknowledge women with disabilities past and […]
Black History Month: Prominent African Americans with Disabilities
Black History Month is an important time to recognize important events and people of African descent. That said, one disability advocacy group, the National Council on Independent [...]
REV UP! Advocating for the Needs of People with Disabilities This Election
There has been increasing concern about whether people running for office in state and local elections have been considering the needs of the nation’s largest minority: people with [...]
Dignity, Earning what Money Cannot Buy
Last week we covered the success of Scott R., who found work to help support him and his wife, as part of our ongoing series on National Disability Employment […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: “Inclusion Drives Innovation”
Disability advocates and self-advocates do not allow disability to define who they are… or aren’t. The same idea applies to employment. In fact, October is National Disability Employment [...]