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When Colors Get Along: Self-Direction Spotlight with Mara Clawson
Mara is an artist who runs her own business that she named “When Colors Get Along.” She makes art because, as she describes, “art makes me happy and gives me lots of courage. My body cannot make tears. So, my pictures tell how I feel.” She likes making people happy with her art by sharing “how I see the world.” Artwork above is Finding Ways to Keep the Water Clean © 2019 Mara Clawson
The Alliance Joins Statement with 500 LGBTQ Organizations Supporting #BlackLivesMatter
LGBTQ Organizations Unite to Combat Racial Violence You can view the original statement and sign on to the letter here: http://lgbtqblacklivesmatter.org/ “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Those words, written...
Solidarity Statement with #BlackLivesMatter
The Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports offers our support and solidarity to Black communities against systemic racism, white supremacy, and oppression that manifest every day in the United States
The Alliance Joins Joint Statement on Human Rights of People with Developmental Disabilities
People with disabilities have the same civil and human rights as their peers without disabilities. Those rights are not modified, lessened, or “balanced” against other considerations because of their support needs.
Webinar Recording and Slides — Access to Integrated Employment: Outcomes, Services, & Opportunities May 7
View Slides and Recording for our May 8 2020 Webinar hosted by the Institute for Community Inclusion
Webinar Recording and Slides — Strategies for Responsiveness to Citizens with Disabilities in the Time of COVID-19, May 1 2020
This webinar was led by Edward Willard who has dedicated his career to improving services and advocacy opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Honoring The Legacy of Autistic Advocate Mel Baggs
We’re mourning the loss of Mel Baggs, an autistic advocate for who helped push for a broadened understanding of humanity and communication.
Board Member Nancy Weiss Honored by the National Historic Recognition Project
Nancy Weiss was recognized in the 2020 National Honors Recognizing Significant Contributions in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the U.S. by the National Historic Recognition Project.
How Service Agencies Should Address COVID-19 (Webinar)
On Tuesday, March 24, we hosted a webinar to discuss actions and planning processes that service provider agencies can implement during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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