The Fair Housing Act Amendments Act (FHAA) was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in September 1988.  It extended housing protections to people with disabilities. The purpose of the FHAA was to give people with disabilities equal chances of… Read More “The Anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act in September”

As students begin a new school year, let us remember the importance of mental health maintenance.  Disabled youth grow up to be disabled adults. As youth transition to adulthood, mental health maintenance is so important.  Psychiatric disability is a part… Read More “Establishing a Mental Health Maintenance Plan for Everyone!”

Dear Parent(s) of a Disabled Child, I am Jason Ross, an Autistic adult.  I am writing this letter to let you know that your disabled child is who you brought into this world.  While you didn’t choose the kind of… Read More “Letter to Parents of a Disabled Child”

The Peanut Butter Falcon is a movie that can inspire the disability community. Zack Gottsagen is a disabled actor with Down Syndrome who plays a person with Down Syndrome struggling to fulfill his dreams while living in a nursing home. … Read More “Peanut Butter Falcon – Opinion Piece”