Category: Public Awareness (page 3)
AAPD/NCIL Presidential Candidate Questionnaire
In 2020, approximately 23% of the American electorate — over 35 million individuals — will be people with disabilities. As people with disabilities, we want to live independent lives and contribute our talent and energy to the future success of…
Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety Toolkit Survey
The Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety works to ensure that traditionally under-served victims of crime have equal access to victim services and criminal justice interventions. We do this by fostering collaboration among and building the capacity…
Why the Census Matters for People with Disabilities
From https://www.ndrn.org Key Takeaways The decennial census is the constitutionally mandated count of all residents of the United States. Census data help direct more than $800 billion a year in federal funding, including for key programs that support and protect…
“Different Voices and Common Experiences” accepting submissions
Different Voices and Common Experiences is an exhibit featuring artists who have been affected by mental health issues. DVCE supports positive mental health awareness, community wellness, and inclusivity. Completed application deadline is Friday, June 14th, 2019. No late applications will…
Join Advocates across the Country Tomorrow to #StopTheShock
From NCIL: Tomorrow, April 24, marks five years since the FDA’s hearing on the graduated electronic decelerator (GED) shock devices used at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC). They found the device to cause serious harm and a ban was recommended.…
Elkins Group at City Hall
Instruction in Self-Advocacy (ISA) Program
Northern WV Center for Independent Living in partnership with The WV Division of Rehabilitation Services will be hosting an Instruction in Self-Advocacy (ISA) Program in the months of June-August of 2019. This program will be completed in four-day periods, from…
Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month
World Autism Awareness Day
From the UN: “On World Autism Awareness Day, we speak out against discrimination, celebrate the diversity of our global community and strengthen our commitment to the full inclusion and participation of people with autism. Supporting them to achieve their full…