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Disability Garrison – Episode 04: Family Caregivers with Melissa Schlemmer
Join Holly and Michael as they talk with Melissa Schlemmer. She is the mother of a child who receives care services. They'll discuss how important it is for care providers to be paid for their services.
November 30, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 03: #ThingsYouShouldNotSay with Liz Weintraub
Join Michael and Holly as they talk with Liz Weintraub, Senior Advocacy Specialist with AUCD. They'll discuss hurtful, outdated, and improper language they're heard in their every day lives. And they’ll give words or phrases to use instead.
November 2, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 02: Discrimination in Transplants with Crystal Gallagher
Join Holly and Michael as they talk with Crystal Gallagher, mother of a child who faced discrimination when needing a transplant. We’ll discuss how this is still happening today. And we’ll give you ways to help in the fight to ban discriminatory transplant practices.
September 28, 2021
Disability Garrison – Episode 01: Personal Assistant Services With Judy Heumann
Join Michael and Holly as they talk with Judy Heumann, mother of the disability rights movement. We'll discuss why it's critical for people to have access to personal assistance. And how having choice and control is important in the lives of everyone.
August 31, 2021
5 Steps to Get You Started With Controlling Your Own Care in Florida
If you want long-term care or support in your own home, you can start the qualification process for PDO right away. Here are five steps to get you started.
July 22, 2021
What Is Self-Direction and How Does It Work in North Carolina?
North Carolina | Curious about self-direction and wondering if it’s an option for you? Learn about the benefits of self-direction and hear from a family who is self-directing.
June 17, 2021
Meet Disability Voices United—Run By and For Californians with Disabilities
Many groups focus on how to help people with developmental disabilities. In California, one of the leaders is Disability Voices United (disabilityvoicesunited.org). The organization is run by and for people…
May 3, 2021
Online Resources through the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is an independent state agency. SCDD was established to serve people with developmental disabilities. The SCDD helps people get the long-term support…
May 3, 2021
California Department of Developmental Services Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website is designed to serve Californians with developmental disabilities. The site includes information about California’s Self-Determination Program. It will help you identify the…
May 3, 2021