Posted on February 01, 2012 by Amanda Beals
On February 7th, many of us will take advantage of our chance to help elect the next President of the United States by voting in the Presidential Primary Election. Over the years, many policies have been put in place in order to ensure that people with disabilities can have access to the same voting rights as everyone else.
Read MorePosted on January 30, 2012 by Amanda Beals
As the Civic Engagement Organizer at Paraquad and member of the Missouri Disability Vote Project, I have had the opportunity to travel across the state of Missouri and speak to several people about voting, elections, and the election system. While building these relationships, I have been quite surprised at some of the conversations I’ve been a part of; conversations of which we, as the disability community, need to be made aware.
Read MorePosted on January 27, 2012 by Megan Burke
MO HealthNet creates healthier, more productive communities when people with disabilities and seniors can access necessary health services to manage their health and maintain their independence. People with disabilities and seniors will soon be facing more barriers to MO HealthNet services as Missouri implements stricter spenddown rules.
To see the most updated press release. Click on the link below.
Changes to Spenddown Press Release with Disability Coalition on Healthcare Reform, Jobs with Justice, Missouri Healthcare for All, Missouri Kidney Program, and Services for Independent Living
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Posted on January 23, 2012 by Guest blogger: Stephanie Russell, DEAF Way Interpreting and Community Services
Imagine you’re 12 years old, sitting in your 6th grade classroom. A few kids are laughing and joking, others are discussing after school plans, and the teacher is giving instructions on a huge science project. Now, imagine that you can’t hear any of this.
Read MorePosted on January 20, 2012 by Willie Kimbrough, Jr.
With the New Year come new resolutions, motivations, and responsibilities. If you are an advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) then you might want to consider a new role this year.
Read MorePosted on January 18, 2012 by Shawn D'Abreu
The supporters of the twin pro-discrimination laws HB1219/SB592 often say these laws “mirror” the Civil Rights Act of 1965 and other federal laws. This is a strange line of argument, considering most conservatives insist that states should not be bound by Federal precedent.
Read MorePosted on January 13, 2012 by Kimberly Lackey
The Missouri Attorney General, Chris Koster, has created a disability advocates roundtable group focused on outreach and education on accessibility issues. This “Accessibility Initiative” works to increase accessibility in Missouri in all places of public accommodations.
Read MorePosted on January 11, 2012 by Thomas Green
In times of emergency, many of us would reach for our phone and immediately dial 9-1-1 for help. I would hesitate calling 9-1-1 myself, all because I am deaf and I have to wonder if the 9-1-1 call center can truly help me in this situation.
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Posted on January 05, 2012 by Megan Burke
Our dear friend and colleague in the Independent Living Movement, Sherry Kuhlman, passed away last week, leaving this world a little better place through the life she led. Sherry had worked at Paraquad seventeen years, from 1994 until her retirement in June of 2011. She believed strongly in the independent living philosophy changing the lives of many individuals.
Read MorePosted on January 02, 2012 by Amanda Beals
Last month, Attorney General Eric Holder gave a speech at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum in Texas stating the White House’s commitment to protect the civil rights and voting rights of all Americans. Right now, the focus seems to be on new Election Laws and whether or not political players are sacrificing our rights for their gain. I think an even bigger concern should be on how we have been sabotaging our own rights and our own voices each election year.
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