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Category: Leadership

Providing the information you need for you to have a clear idea on the decisions you want for your life.

Supported Decision Making is an Option for Adults with Disabilities

Posted on March 15, 2022December 7, 2022 by Nicol Walsh

A Brief Overview Full Article When a young person turns 18, most decisions are now up to them. In Washington State, age 18 is the “age of majority,” which means Read More

Posted in All Articles, Disability Pride, Leadership, Learning In School, My Life / My Plan, Parent And Family, Taking Care of You, Your Young Persons Disability, YouthTagged adult, behavioral health, child, Civil Rights, court, guardianship, health care, legal age, payee, power of attorney, representative payee, SDM, supported decision making, transition, transition plan, vulnerable adult

Stay Stubborn! One Girl’s Self-Determination while Navigating Healthcare

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Nicol Walsh

By Kyann Flint Being stubborn is the right approach when it means self-determination. Having the drive to learn what you want and need and then speak up for yourself gives Read More

Posted in All Articles, Disability Pride, Leadership, My Life / My Plan, YouthTagged advocacy, disability, healthcare, perseverance, self-advocacy, self-determination, stubborn, Youth

COVID-19 and Disability: Access to Work has Changed

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Nicol Walsh

By Kyann Flint The world of work is generally not built for the disability community. Federal laws guarantee the right to work and the right to accommodations, but modern-day jobs Read More

Posted in All Articles, Disability Pride, Leadership, My Life / My Plan, YouthTagged accessibility, Accommodations, COVID-19, disability, Disability Pride, employment, inclusion, innovation, telework, Universal Design, Vocational Rehabilitation, work-from-home

Knowing your disability

Posted on May 11, 2018September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

Posted in Disability Pride, Leadership, My Life / My Plan, Video: Youth, Videos, YouthTagged disability disclosure, Knowing your disability

Mia’s Story – Learn more about CHARGE Syndrome

Posted on May 11, 2018September 10, 2020 by Nicol Walsh

Posted in Disability Pride, Leadership, My Life / My Plan, Video: Youth, VideosTagged CHARGE syndrome, My Story

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