Self-Advocacy Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/self-advocacy/ Developmental Disabilities Advocates Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:37:36 +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 Self-Advocacy Archives - ALSO https://alsoweb.org/category/self-advocacy/ 32 32 Financial Planning for Families of Individuals with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/financial-planning-for-families-of-individuals-with-disabilities/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:37:36 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=5066 Financial Planning for Families of Individuals with Disabilities If you’re a loved one of someone with a disability, you know the importance of long-term financial planning that allows them to afford the many resources they need to live their lives in comfort, safety, and health.

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]]> Respecting Autonomy in Relationships and Bodily Autonomy (Part 3) https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/respecting-autonomy-in-relationships-and-bodily-autonomy-part-3/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:30:36 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4625 Respecting Autonomy in Relationships and Bodily Autonomy It’s no secret: Positive social relationships foster health and happiness. But many people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) lack autonomy in relationships, which limits their opportunities to make friends. In fact, individuals with I/DD have an average

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]]> The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/the-importance-of-national-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:20:21 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4618 The Importance of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This annual celebration is led by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners.[1] The theme for 2024 is, “A World of Opportunities.” During this month,

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]]> How People Supported Make a House a Home https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/how-people-supported-make-a-house-a-home/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:57:01 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4615 How People Supported Make a House a Home It’s a great feeling after spending all day at work, or an evening with friends, when we walk through our door and say, “Ah, it’s good to be home!” ALSO is dedicated to delivering person-centered support services

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]]> Why is Self-Advocacy Important for People with Disabilities? https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/why-is-self-advocacy-important-for-people-with-disabilities/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:16:11 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=4249 Why is Self-Advocacy Important for People with Disabilities? Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to practice self-advocacy on a daily basis without even knowing it. We make our own choices about: How we spend our time, and who with What we do

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]]> 8 Ways to Advocate for People with Disabilities https://alsoweb.org/nonprofit-blog/8-ways-to-be-an-advocate-for-people-with-disabilities/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:44:37 +0000 https://alsoweb.org/?p=2883 8 Ways to Advocate for People with Disabilities As fully committed Advocates of Life Skills and Opportunity (ALSO), we’re dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As friends, family, and co-workers, you also have an important role to play. We invite you to

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