Community Inclusion Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/community-inclusion/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Tue, 20 May 2025 17:42:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://alsoweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ALSO-Logo-Lockup-1440px.png Community Inclusion Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/community-inclusion/ 32 32 Breaking Stigma: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Disability Communities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/breaking-stigma-addressing-mental-health-needs-in-disability-communities/ Tue, 20 May 2025 17:40:01 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5252 Breaking Stigma: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Disability Communities Imagine that you’re living with a disability. Maybe you have cerebral palsy, or possibly you recently had a stroke that required you to use a cane or a walker. Well, you just happen to be a

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]]> Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/your-generosity-changes-lives-help-also-empower-people-with-disabilities/ Tue, 13 May 2025 20:31:17 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5239 Your Generosity Changes Lives: Help ALSO Empower People with Disabilities In times of economic uncertainty, it’s natural for individuals and businesses alike to reassess their financial priorities. Yet even as budgets tighten, the needs of vulnerable communities remain — and in many cases, grow more

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]]> Accessible Volunteering – Creating Opportunities for All https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/accessible-volunteering-creating-opportunities-for-all/ Thu, 01 May 2025 18:46:30 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5218 Accessible Volunteering – Creating Opportunities for All “Community is much more than belonging to something; it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter.” -Brian Solis Introduction: The Power of Inclusive Volunteering Opportunities For those of us who have been fortunate to participate in some

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]]> Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-awareness-why-developmental-disabilities-advocacy-matters-in-2025/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:40:55 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5096 Building Awareness: Why Developmental Disabilities Advocacy Matters in 2025 As we celebrated National Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM) in March 2025, we took stock of how far we’ve come in promoting full inclusion, equal opportunities, and other rights of people with DD. The theme of

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]]> Celebrating Black Leaders with Disabilities Who Changed History https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/celebrating-black-leaders-with-disabilities-who-changed-history/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:46:46 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5082 Celebrating Black Leaders with Disabilities Who Changed History February is Black History Month. We commemorate this very important celebration in February because it coincides with the birthdays of two famous figures in the abolitionist movement: Abraham Lincoln, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation; and Frederick Douglass,

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]]> Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/accessible-recreation-finding-activities-and-sports-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:30:15 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5073 Accessible Recreation: Finding Activities and Sports for People with Disabilities One thing that all humans have in common is that we treasure our leisure time, where we can mosey along our favorite nature trail, go bowling with our pals, or create something beautiful at the

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]]> Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/innovative-assistive-technologies-enhancing-independence-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:58:25 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5071 Innovative Assistive Technologies: Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities It’s safe to say that most of us use some kind of assistive technology (AT) daily. Remote control devices make it easier to turn on the television. Cell phones navigate us to the library. Even a

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]]> Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/building-a-support-network-how-to-create-a-strong-community-for-individuals-with-disabilities/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:53:19 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5063 Building a Support Network: How to Create a Strong Community for Individuals with Disabilities Are you living with a disability? Do you have a friend or loved one with a disability? If so, you know how important it is to live in a community that

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]]> Employment for People with Disabilities: Tips for Finding Inclusive Workplaces https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/employment-for-people-with-disabilities-tips-for-finding-inclusive-workplaces/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:45:32 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5001 Employment for People with Disabilities: Tips for Finding Inclusive Workplaces Are you living with a disability and currently looking for employment opportunities? Do you know someone with a disability who wants to find a fulfilling and well-paying job? There’s an excellent chance that you answered

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]]> Health Literacy for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/health-literacy-for-people-with-disabilities/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:30:49 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4831 What is Health Literacy for People with Disabilities? For just a moment, let’s put ourselves in the shoes of someone who is living with a disability. How would you feel if you had a visual impairment and, after a surgical procedure, your health care provider

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