Mar 14, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Stay Informed
Employment for people with disabilities is a key issue of disability advocates. Thanks to Walmart, this advocacy issue has been in the front-page news. It’s become a talking point — and we’re glad to join in on the conversation. The Importance of Integrated...
Mar 13, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Involved, Improve Life
March is dedicated to bringing awareness to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), the autoimmune disease that damages the protective lining of nerves. MS can affect any part of the body by reducing the communication between nerve pathways and the brain. Is There a Cure? The short...
Mar 11, 2019 | Advocate, Get Inspired, Get Involved
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Oklahomans with disabilities, friends, loved ones and legislators come together for Disabilities Awareness Day. Hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), the event is expected to bring more than 750 people. Their...
Mar 5, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, ACES$ Illinois Consumers, ACES$ Pennsylvania Members, ACES$ Virginia Members, ACES$ Washington Participants, Advocate, Get Involved
Take Action Tuesday posts feature ways you can help improve the lives of people with disabilities — in your community and around the world. From signing your name to a petition to emailing your local representative to share your stance on proposed legislature, many of...
Mar 2, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Inspired, Stay Informed
We’re excited to share three advancements in disability inclusion and representation for the year … and it’s only March! Emojis Now Represent Disabilities Source: Unicode Consortium Emojis are communicate without depending on language. As powerful tools of universal...
Feb 22, 2019 | ACES$ Clients, Advocate, Caregivers, Everyone, Get Involved
One of the easiest ways you can ignite change and improve the lives of people with disabilities is by contacting your elected officials. You can inform them about the issues that are impacting you, your loved ones and your community. You can persuade them to make the...