Links to three disability-related articles shared last week on NCCI social media. Remember that you can always visit NCCI on Facebook and Twitter at the following links:
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A Self-Advocate’s Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Autistic Self Advocacy Network - August 8, 2020
A plain-language explanation of the ADA designed for people with intellectual disabilities.
Why We Need to Get People Out of Congregate Care
Cal Montgomery, Watch Well: A Blog About Disability - July 9, 2020
An excellent explainer on congregate care and the effort to help people leave it and live independently.
It’s Time To Abolish Nursing Homes
Sara Luterman, The Nation - August 24, 2020
A clear and revealing history of how nursing homes became so prevalent and accepted, and a bold call for alternatives.
Weekly featured video on NCCI’s home page: www.ncci-online.com
10 Tips for Providing Great Service to Customers with Disabilities