Community Living in the Era of COVID-19

• By: Nicole LeBlanc Human Services Research Institute (HSRI)
• March 26th, 2021
• accessibility, accommodations, actually autistic, community, community living, COVID-19, employment, healthcare, house calls, housing, independent living, internet access, peer mentoring, preventive care, Spring 2021 Issue
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As we cope with the disruption of this pandemic, many of us are wondering what our new normal will look like on the other side. Before COVID-19, many people with disabilities went to day programs or had individualized 1:1 staff supporting them at work or in activities in the community. Now, because...

Balancing Dignity of Risk and Embracing Opportunity During COVID-19

• By: Nicole LeBlanc Disability Rights Activist Human Services Research Institute (HSRI)
• January 1st, 2021
• actually autistic, COVID-19, dignity of risk, opportunity, winter 2021 issue
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The United States and much of the world is currently dealing with a nightmarish pandemic. This has presented many challenges for people with developmental disabilities and those who support us to live our best lives. As we live together through this difficult time, we need to keep our eye on the...