For too long, people with disabilities have been subject to devaluation, marginalization, prejudice, and much more. The first way to devalue someone is through language. By using words or labels that identify a person/group as less than or consider them the others, we begin to devalue them. When a person or group has been identified […]
Recently, the Director of DCIL flew down to Minneapolis to purchase his new accessible van. He drove back from the cities in his 2013 Chrysler Town and Country Limited. He was able to experience many of the up to date technology new vans can offer. Some of these features include: Features Include: Blind Spot and
When dangerous weather approaches, it is important to know the best way to get information. It is recommended that every home and business have a weather radio. The National Weather Service broadcasts warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day. Weather radios come in many sizes and with a variety of functions
I present a bully prevention program. This program is near and dear to my heart because I was bullied growing up. I haven’t had to experience bullying since high school, until recently. While I was at a school presenting the bully prevention program, I was bullied (trust me, I see the irony). I began the
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This year is the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 40th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These acts have helped many people with disabilities to live independent lives, but graduation rates and high unemployment rates still leave many challenges. About 56.7 million Americans live with disabilities,
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Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York on January 30, 1882. He was the son of James Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt. In 1905, he married Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (his fifth cousin once removed). Together, they had six children, but only five survived infancy. In 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt contracted polio. At
Budgets are tight for many year round, but especially during the holidays. It is important to budget carefully so you can get all the necessary holiday decorations, presents, and still have enough money to travel to family or friends. Here are 7 of tips to help you stay on budget this holiday season. Use Debit
Last Wednesday, the ABLE Act passed the House with a vote of 404-17. The Senate is expected to take action this week, and it is likely the bill will pass; however, the National Center for Independent Living (NCIL) has concerns regarding the bill. Recent changes to the bill have made it so that only individuals
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act has begun. It is also time to renew any existing policies that one may have obtained during the last enrollment period. Open enrollment began on November 15, 2014. It will continue through to February 15, 2015. If you are enrolled in a 2014 Marketplace plan, your coverage ends
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November is National Family Caregivers Month. The theme for 2014 is “Care Comes Home.” This theme really highlights the care provided by friends and family within the home and community. It is important to think about what caregivers do and to thank them for their selfless work. Currently, there are 65 million caregivers in the
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