Category Archives: Covid-19
New State Advocacy Toolkits & COVID-19 Relief
New Toolkit: Institutions: The Old, the New, and What We Should Do
Organization for Autism Research: The Challenge of Face Masks
Recent news stories have highlighted a major challenge for autistic children and their families: wearing face masks.
Mental Health Documentary of hope: Episode 1
My name is Ben Duffy and I am a filmmaker who makes documentaries from a humanitarian point of view. I am a huge advocate for mental health. I truly believe pretty much everyone struggles or knows someone who struggles with … Continue reading
Empower: Update on Coronavirus Relief Bill, Convention, and more!
Update on Coronavirus Relief Bill Disability rights advocates must continue mounting the pressure on Congress. Senators returned home to their districts until September 8 for summer recess without passing coronavirus relief legislation to address the dire needs of people with disabilities, their families, and the direct support … Continue reading
Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder — Disability Scoop
Pandemic Hitting Families Of Those With Disabilities Harder Family caregivers of people with disabilities are experiencing isolation, anxiety and other ill-effects from the coronavirus pandemic in far greater numbers than others, new research finds. Read More > Alvin Kutil