Tag Archives: disability rights

What’s in a Name?

Posted on January 27, 2015 by disABILITY LINK

Terminology means a lot. Especially in Congress. The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights has been renamed to just: the “Subcommittee on the Constitution.” I find this troubling there was a rationalization for the change in name; … Continue reading →

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“You’re Welcome”

Posted on January 14, 2015 by disABILITY LINK

Those two words had the ability to simultaneously annoy and confuse me this morning. I got off the bus and was waiting to cross the street when a man pops into my field of vision, grabs my arm and yanks … Continue reading →

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Working WITH not FOR

Posted on January 30, 2014 by disABILITY LINK

Prepositions make all the difference. At disABILITY LINK we work with and not for the consumer. Independent Living Philosophy is about taking charge and working with your peers to be in control of your life.  I noticed that I kept having … Continue reading →

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Let Us In!

Posted on October 11, 2013 by disABILITY LINK

Last week I attended the National ADAPT Action in Washington, DC. It was an amazing experience. We fought for the rights of people with disabilities, to get people out of nursing homes and to have a choice in where they … Continue reading →

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