Kathryn Wallace As an Independent Living Specialist, part of my job is to have Information and Referral sessions with consumers. During these sessions, the consumer talks about an issue they are having at the moment, and are seeking some resources to help solve the issue that they might be having. The most common reason people […]
People with disabilities should have control over their own lives. Most people agree with this statement. Practically everyone who works in the disability field feels that self-determination is the key to a successful and independent life. We encourage learning to travel alone, managing your money, taking charge of your health care, and more. However as […]
Found History is Disability History Meredith Ritchie As you may have heard in the past couple of months archeologist in England have unearthed the skeleton of King Richard III. King Richard III was the last king of the House of York, ruling in the mid 1400s. The skeleton was found under a parking lot in […]
The article below was reported on May 5, 2009 by WSBT television in South Bend Indiana and has received wide distribution on the internet. It illustrates how good intentions often produce unhealthy outcomes. As you read the article, please notice that every person involved in the story wanted to be positive, say yes and empower […]
For most of us, finding our dream job is a slow and uncertain process. Recently I spoke to somebody who indicated that the reason he wasn’t working was that “I’m not sure yet what my passion is.” It occurred to me that perhaps some folks may be confused about following their dreams and fulfilling their […]