Traveling as a person with a disability can be very daunting. When a person travels away from home, it is important to anticipate what may be needed and prepare all the different things they may need. The person traveling should take into account their destination, how to get there, what kind of transportation they will […]
Marca Bristo’s Legacy for the Disability Community
Marca Bristo, a trailblazer in the disability community who was born in New York State, passed away this week in Chicago. Ms. Bristo helped co-write the Americans with Disabilities Act which was signed into law in 1990 and helped to pass the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which was passed in the […]
The Anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act in September
The Fair Housing Act Amendments Act (FHAA) was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in September 1988. It extended housing protections to people with disabilities. The purpose of the FHAA was to give people with disabilities equal chances of obtaining housing as non-disabled people, as well as to promote independent living and integration of […]
Establishing a Mental Health Maintenance Plan for Everyone!
As students begin a new school year, let us remember the importance of mental health maintenance. Disabled youth grow up to be disabled adults. As youth transition to adulthood, mental health maintenance is so important. Psychiatric disability is a part of life where people are vulnerable. As youth transition to adulthood, it is essential to […]
