In 1992, the United Nations, founded in 1945  as a world peace organization, proclaimed the annual observance of  International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd of each year. According to the United Nations, “the observance of the day… Read More “Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities -December 3rd”

A Peer Support Specialist is an individual with lived experience that empowers others. They  typically help people with mental health, developmental, intellectual, neurological, psychological, and substance use disorders to have a fulfilling self-direction in their lives. It is important for… Read More “Peer Support for Youth with a Disability”

  High school and college-aged youth sometimes feel overwhelmed when thinking about their futures.  When youth with disabilities are transitioning to adulthood, they may feel confused and unsure of themselves.  They may wonder what kind of jobs they will have… Read More “Job Coaching for Youth with Disabilities”

  Self-Advocacy is about how individuals speak up for themselves.  Self-Advocacy is learning how to speak up for yourself, making your own decisions about your own life, learning how to get information so that you can understand things that are… Read More “The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Youth with Disabilities”