Strength in Unity
I continually remind myself that no person is an island and our strength lies in the interconnectedness with other like minded peoples. I find this extremely exciting because for much […]
October 2021
Economic Justice
Many issues fall under the umbrella of social justice, but at the core of its economic justice. All people should share in the wealth and fruits of this nation. Sadly,
An Adventure
No matter how thoroughly or skillfully we plan, starting out on a journey is an adventure. Such as implementing a Spending Plan. It all looks so easy on paper, but
I have a dream
I have dreams for myself–good health, happy relationships, career success, and financial security. But I have a bigger dream, advancing the cause of self-advocacy. I have a vision of people
Self-Advocate empowerment
Self-advocacy is all about empowerment and taking action. It is speaking up and sharing your thoughts, concerns, wants, and needs. It is more than just talk though. It is doing
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Preparing for your Person-Centered Plan Meeting
I will be candid and say that I made the PCP Meeting much harder on myself than I should have been. In my mind, i had to control everything and
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Vacation’s Over
I had a wonderful working vacation last week. I worked mainly on this blog, but attended Zoom meetings, solved an annoying computer issue, and set the stage learning Adobe Photoshop
Magic
Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon in Zoom meetings with other self-advocates. The meetings were long and exhausting, but purposeful and productive. At the meetings, the members spoke candidly,
It’s now the law…
With the chaptering of SB 639, the state has joined 13 other states in ending the shameful practice of paying persons with developmental disabilities a subminimum wage. DDS, Regional Centers,
Things happen…
Just when we are on a roll and things are going nice and smooth something happens and we grind to screeching halt. My vacation has worked this way. What I