Please allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: who we are – and what we’re about. These days, we’re sporting a new look! You may notice on our … [Read more...] about Dignity. Respect. Advocacy. It’s our “why”.
FIRST PERSON: Down Syndrome: What it is…and WHO it is
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. And because I love someone with Down syndrome, I'd like to share a little bit about it. Down syndrome (DS), … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Down Syndrome: What it is…and WHO it is
Web accessibility case could have a “Domino” effect for people with disabilities
As we await a Supreme Court decision that will determine whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites as well as to physical … [Read more...] about Web accessibility case could have a “Domino” effect for people with disabilities
FIRST PERSON: Suicide is hard to talk about. We should talk about it anyway.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Despite science supporting a neurobiological basis for mental illness, suicide is still … [Read more...] about FIRST PERSON: Suicide is hard to talk about. We should talk about it anyway.
Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report
For the 6th year in a row, Mental Health America (MHA) released its annual State of Mental Health Report, which ranks all 50 states and the District … [Read more...] about Mental Health America releases 2020 State of Mental Health report
“Mad in America” sparks critical discussion about mental health care
"Mad in America" is a webzine that provides news, research, and a forum for discussion about the existing paradigm of psychiatric care. The topic of … [Read more...] about “Mad in America” sparks critical discussion about mental health care
DRA announces our FY2020 Priorities and Objectives
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the DRA Board of Directors adopts priorities based on feedback from individuals with disabilities, family … [Read more...] about DRA announces our FY2020 Priorities and Objectives
A service animal walks into a bar…
A service animal walks into a bar...accompanied by an individual with a disability. The manager says the bar does not allow pets. After explaining the … [Read more...] about A service animal walks into a bar…
Parents: a child’s first and best advocate, at any age
On January 26, 1992 I started a journey of unknown distance. I didn’t have a map, a flashlight, or a compass. What I did have was an unrelenting … [Read more...] about Parents: a child’s first and best advocate, at any age