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“People with disabilities are integral parts of our world and community, yet they often face inaccessible or unwelcoming spaces online. The word disability itself is a limiting term, as it refers to an immense spectrum of experiences.”
OVC’s featured resources for March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
“This tool was specifically designed with people with developmental disabilities in mind. The wheel lists some abusive behaviors, as well as positive behaviors, shown by caregivers.”
“Native Americans have the highest rate of disability among all American ethnicities and racial groups. Practical considerations, as well as differing cultural viewpoints on disability, complicate this problem.”
“The Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers Guide is written for sexual assault and domestic violence service providers in Wisconsin to provide a basic understanding of the laws affecting access to programs and services for people with disabilities.”
“There is a disproportionate number of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who have a disability, however, there is a lack of Indigenous-focused disability services in the nation.”
“This recorded web presentation will help advocates and allied victim service professionals identify some of the ways in which people with communication disabilities may relay messages, both verbally and non-verbally, and will highlight some techniques and technologies that can help bridge the language gap in order to provide quality sexual violence services.”
“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. That’s roughly 26 percent of adults living in the United States.”
“The Traumatic Brain Injury and Battering booklet provides a survivor-centered overview of what TBI is and its impacts, how to screen for TBI, and information and advocacy for advocates working with survivors with TBI.”
“This webinar describes the importance of using a trauma-informed approach to supporting survivors of sex trafficking with disabilities and provide attendees with skills to more effectively support these survivors.”
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