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As we're designing new person-centered software platforms we're incredibly committed to using person-first language and doing everything that we can to change attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities. 

We know that if we want to achieve true inclusion and support people in the dreams to be independent and live happy and fulfilled lives, it's essential to shift society's way of thinking. And we need to change policy too - because the very government who is in charge of supporting these individuals can oftentimes hold them back. 

A recent article in The Washington Post really resonated with me this morning. The piece, titled Why a man with intellectual disabilities has fewer rights than a convicted felon tells the story (and struggles) of Ryan King, an employed and independent man with developmental and intellectual disabilities who wants independence. Ryan's parents, who serve as his legal guardians, want independence for him too - but the courts disagree. 

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Our Big Book of DD Stats was so well received last year that we decided to take things a step further and make this year's report even better.

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We're already a week into October, so I couldn't go another day without mentioning that it's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

This month, in its 70th year of observance, is a time to celebrate the the contributions of America's workers with disabilities and raise awareness about the benefits of hiring employees with disabilities. 

The theme for this year  is "My Disability is One Part of Who I Am." 

Make sure to read Obama's Presidential Proclimation on the White House's official website and check out the Department of Labor's official 2015 poster below. 

While you're at it, consider (re)reading Mike Holihan's recent blog post on I/DD Employment Statistics & Ideas for Growth  and my Open Letter to Employers: Consider Hiring Person(s) with DisABILITIES. 

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