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Global Standards for Self-Directed Support Open Call for Feedback

by The Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports | Dec 10, 2022 | Latest News

On December 20, from 3-4 pm ET/2-3 pm CT/1-2 pm MT/12-1 pm PT, the Human Services Research Institute will be hosting an open call for feedback on the development of new Global Standards for Self-Directed Support. The standards were developed by a small group of...
Celebrating Nancy Weiss’s legacy with the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities

Celebrating Nancy Weiss’s legacy with the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities

by Kayley Whalen | Aug 23, 2021 | Latest News

Nancy Weiss, one of the founding members of the Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports who also co-founded the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities with Steven Eidelman, is now resigning from her role at the Leadership Consortium. Nancy Weiss...
No Turning Back the Clock on Disability Justice: A Response to David Axelrod

No Turning Back the Clock on Disability Justice: A Response to David Axelrod

by The Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog

The following is a response to David Axelrod’s op-ed in the New York Times entitled “When it comes to people like my daughter, one size does not fit all.” Image Credit: Disabled and Here. The Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports is deeply concerned with Mr....
When Colors Get Along: Self-Direction Spotlight with Mara Clawson

When Colors Get Along: Self-Direction Spotlight with Mara Clawson

by Kayley Whalen | Jul 25, 2020 | Blog, Latest News, Self Direction Spotlight

Finding Ways to Keep the Water Clean © 2019 Mara Clawson (above) I’m very lucky during the virus; when I work at home I can work slowly how the colors go Mara Clawson When Colors Get Along I recently interviewed Mara Clawson, an Alliance for Citizen Directed Supports...
Building Self-Confidence Through Self-Direction

Building Self-Confidence Through Self-Direction

by Kayley Whalen | Dec 25, 2019 | Blog, Latest News, Self Direction Spotlight

Self-Direction Spotlight interview with Jason Ross by Caitlin Bailey Alliance member Jason Ross identifies as autistic, and began self-directing his services in 2016. He has a Master’s degree in disability studies, is enrolled in film school, and enjoys horseback...
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