Living and Thriving

Your healthcare organization may already believe in accessible treatment. But:
- Are you prepared to communicate with a person that doesn’t communicate verbally?
- Can a wheelchair user access your standard equipment like scales and exam tables?
- Do staff know how to document accommodation needs and respond consistently?

The Disability Equity Collaborative’s new Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations is designed to help healthcare providers move from intention to implementation. This practical resource can help healthcare providers of all sizes build more accessible and inclusive systems of care.

Access the guide here:
https://www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementation-guide/
Improving disability access improves healthcare for everyone.

You may be eligible for funding assistance for individuals with disabilities to purchase assistive devices, ramps, and more. Find more information and resources here:
https://adata.org/faq/what-funding-assistance-available-individuals-disabilities-purchase-assistive-devices-ramps-etc

Happy Monday all👋! We hope all had a blessed Mother’s Day. Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE🤗!! Our Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind public resource fair in the Chicago Proper area for adults with disabilities. The registration link is as follows: https://bit.ly/3QWYcep
Thank you to our sponsors 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea’s office, Al's Cookie Mixx, & The Arc of Illinois for your support & making this year’s event more impactful. Please refer to the flyer for more details. Stay tuned! More exciting event details are soon to follow🤗!

I cannot even believe I’m saying this, but I’ll be on The Kelly Clarkson Show on May 27th talking all about my travels, blog, and my nonprofit!!! 😁 WHAT A DREAM OF A DAY!!!! 😭

P.S: Kelly is the sweetest human on the planet. I love her so much!