There are so many disability advocacy organizations and little is happening. There is so much overlap and duplication of services, it becomes confusing who is advocating for what. ARC- federal, state, and local Consortium of Constituents with Disabilities American association of people with disabilities All the diagnosis specific organizations- Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Rare… Continue reading Why So Many Organizations & Nothing Happening?
The Centers for Disease Control and The World health Organization both have statements regarding burnout. Here is the official statement from the CDC . "Burnout is an “occupational phenomenon”, rather than a medical condition or actual disease (according to the International Classification of Diseases, 11th revision or ICD-11). -Although burnout is not an official medical condition,… Continue reading Burnout
Photo via Adobe Stock Self-expression is a fundamental aspect of human existence, allowing individuals to convey their thoughts, emotions, and identity to the world. For those living with disabilities, self-expression holds a unique and transformative power, significantly enhancing well-being in various ways. This article hosted by Soul to Soul Yoga delves into how self-expression not… Continue reading Empowering Voices: How Self-Expression Transforms Well-being for Individuals with Disabilities
https://youtu.be/1-0fxQWzuIk?si=LITBAHFLIL26E257 YouTube Video- Molly Ola Penny, "Do with, not for", The Global Autism Project "Do with, not for" has always been the guiding principle of occupational therapy, and I have wholeheartedly embraced this approach from the very beginning. When I was given the chance to join The Global Autism Project on a journey, I eagerly… Continue reading “Do With, Not For”
This blog post is about sibling mental health and the impact having a sibling with a disability has on the other sibs.
