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Breaking Myths About IDD and Employment: Building an Inclusive Workforce Work is more than a paycheck. It gives people purpose and independence. It helps them build connections. But for many people with IDD, myths and stereotypes get in the way of getting jobs. It’s time to break those myths about IDD and employment! Cynthia Burrow is the owner of Strategic Education Solutions (SES). James Meadours is SES’s Advocacy and Outreach Lead.

Bust some myths! Find out why hiring people with IDD is great for everyone.

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Inclusion Beyond the Classroom: Homecoming Edition It’s homecoming season. Across the country, people are cheering for their teams. They are celebrating “Friday night lights.” It’s a fun time for students to come together. But for many people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), those moments of celebration never happen. They may be included in the classroom. But they are left out when the bell rings. They deserve inclusion beyond the classroom.

It’s homecoming season! Let’s think about ways to push inclusion beyond the classroom.

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Supporting IDD and Mental Health: Beyond the Basics for Complex Needs World Mental Health Day was October 10. We can use this time to remember that mental health is a human right for people with IDD. To support IDD and mental health, going beyond the basics includes care that is fair. It should be respectful. It should center on the whole person. IDD and Mental Health Needs Mental health is important for everyone.

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Substance Use Risk Factors for People with IDD Guest post with Kim Fulda, DrPH, Professor, Executive Director of NorTex, UNT Health October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month. We’re learning more about IDD and substance use. Last month, we learned that people with IDD can have substance use disorder (SUD). We learned the truth about some harmful myths.  UNT Health is leading a project in Texas to share the truth about SUD.

Learn the risk factors of substance use in people with IDD. Learn from the experts!

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Myths About People with IDD and Substance Use Guest post with Kim Fulda, DrPH, Professor, Executive Director of NorTex, UNT Health September is National Recovery Month. Some people think that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) don’t use substances. This is not true. We’re learning more about IDD and substance use. Some people with IDD have substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is when using drugs or alcohol creates serious problems in your life.

Help us bust some harmful myths about IDD and substance use. Learn from the experts!

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Informed Consent: What is it?

Informed consent means you get the information you need, and you make your own choice. Your voice matters, and your choice matters.
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Know someone with a developmental disability who has experienced substance abuse? They can talk anonymously about their experience and get paid for their time.

YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Informed Consent: Why is it important?

Projects work best when everyone agrees and understands. That’s informed consent. Let’s talk about why it’s key to success.
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Rights and Inclusion In 1973, Congress passed the Rehabilitation Act. It’s sometimes called the Rehab Act for short. It helped clear a path for disability rights and inclusion. Before this law, many people with disabilities didn’t have rights in schools and at jobs. They were left out of public life. The Act helped change that. It made sure people with disabilities had more equal rights.

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Boundaries: Why are they important?

Boundaries protect your time. They save your energy. They lower stress. They prevent burnout. They make work more respectful.
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Found Family: Celebrating Love, Support, and Chosen Family September 22 is National Family Day. But we’re taking it over! We're calling it “National Found Family Day.” For many, family is a source of love and support. But for some, family relationships are hard. Families may not accept people as they are. When that happens, a found family can be life changing. Found family is a group of trusted people who care for you.

Having a found family can be life changing. Read about Pauline’s experience.

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Boundaries: What are they?

Boundaries are like a fence—you decide what’s okay and what’s not. They protect your time and energy, so you can focus on what matters most.
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Deaf Awareness Month: Inclusion Tips for the Deaf IDD Community September is Deaf Awareness Month. This is a time to learn about Deaf culture. It’s about building spaces that are welcome to everyone. It is also a time to celebrate the Deaf IDD community. Deaf Culture Deaf culture is full of stories and customs. Many people take pride in who they are as part of the Deaf community. They celebrate Deaf artists, athletes, and leaders, like Judith Scott.

Celebrate the voices of the Deaf IDD community. Learn how!

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Accessibility: Why is it important?

When research is accessible, everyone’s voice is included. This makes the research more fair, more useful, and stronger.
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Fight for Fair Pay for People with IDD on Labor Day Every worker should be paid fairly. But people with disabilities do not always get fair pay. They can even be paid less than minimum wage. In July, we talked about fighting for the right to live in the community. We must also fight for the right to fair pay for people with IDD.  Meaningful Work Meaningful work builds on people’s talents and skills.

Learn how you can help fight for the right to fair pay for people with IDD.

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 Free Back-to-School Tools for Teaching Self-Advocates It’s time for a new school year! We’re sharing free back-to-school resources for self-advocates and teachers. Our courses build skills like teamwork and leadership. Self-advocates can take them online at their own pace. We also have group learning guides. They are great for anyone teaching groups of learners. And our printable games make learning fun! Free Back-to-School Courses for Self-Advocates…

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Accessibility: What is it?

Accessibility means removing barriers. Everyone has a fair chance to belong.
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 High Expectations for Self-Advocates: The Right Support Leads to Success Back-to-school month continues! This week, we talk about high expectations for self-advocates. When teachers set the bar high, students succeed. But only when they also get the right support. A Lifetime Love of Learning When teachers believe in their students, amazing things can happen. James Meadours is a great example. In high school, he was short one English credit to graduate.

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These are excellent resources for Back To School Kids with and without disabilities and families.

YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Collaboration: Why Is It Important?

Ask. Listen. Work together. People with IDD know their needs best—learn from them.
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Check out our latest newsletter! We share reflections and resources from Independence Month. We also preview Back to School month in August.
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Barriers get in the way of our goals. But we can learn from them, too. Learn all about boosts and barriers in our new game.
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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Collaboration: What Is It?

Working together isn’t always easy. The best collaboration requires many things.
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Speaking Up in Special Education: Fighting to Keep Our Rights On August 12, we celebrate National Civil Rights Day. Many people have fought for civil rights in our country. We still must fight today. Speaking up in special education is important. Some of the rights we won under the special education law called IDEA are at risk. We all must fight harder than ever to keep IDEA and the rights it gives us.

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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Communication: What Is It?

Communication can look different. It is important to find the ways that work best for you.
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YouTube video by Self-Advocate Network Communication: Why Is It Important?

Good communication can change everything. It helps people connect, and support each other.
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Free Courses for Self-Advocate Leaders A few months ago, we told you about eight free courses from our Participatory Action Research Start Up! Series. We are pleased to announce a new set of six more free courses! They are our Participatory Action Research Level Up! Series. These free courses help self-advocates build off the Start Up! Series. What You'll Learn The Level Up! Series has new topics for self-advocates who want to work on projects.

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Learn all about Participatory Action Research. Come check it out at the Texas Advocates Conference, Aug. 9.

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