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Speak Up & Fight for I/DD Funding. Louisiana Did & Their Legislators Listened.

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Wed, Jul 08, 2015 @ 07:30 AM

With a $1.6 Billion budget deficit to contend with, Louisiana legislators spent the majority of their time during the 2015 legislative session debating various ways to raise funds and deciding which I/DD programs cut in the Governor’s proposed budget could be saved.

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Tags: Advocacy, 2015

Lessons Every Advocate Should Learn from Gay Rights & Abby Wambach

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Tue, Jul 07, 2015 @ 08:30 AM

MediSked is headquartered in Rochester, NY – which just happens to be Abby Wambach’s hometown.

On Sunday night, I (along with most of the city/US) beamed with pride as we watched our girl and her National Team defeat Japan 5-2, to win the World Cup.

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Tags: ID/DD News, Advocacy, 2015

Work begins on Missouri’s First Accessibility Focused Golf Course

Posted by Jean Bezek on Mon, Jul 06, 2015 @ 10:51 AM

Some sports are designed for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Traditionally, golf has not been one of them.

Not only are golf courses unfriendly ground for those in wheelchairs or anyone using adaptive equipment, the sport (and everything you need to play) is typically expensive.  

Modified clubs, tees, and carts do exist - but they're not easy to come by... and even if you have them, most courses cannot accomodate them. 

That's all about to change in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Ground-breaking for the Ken Lanning Golf Center happened in early June, and project organizers hope to have the new course completed by late Fall. 

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Tags: Inclusion, ID/DD News, 2015, Missouri

Amazing Model Madeline Stuart Has Landed Her 1st Ad Campaign

Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Thu, Jul 02, 2015 @ 04:20 PM

Just a couple of weeks ago, we (along with the rest of the internet) introduced you to Madeline Stuart - the 18 year old model with Down Syndrome who loves to rock bold leggings and sweet swimwear. 
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Tags: Inspirational Individuals, 2015