Language matters – it evolves and reflects changes in thinking. This is particularly true in the disability space. A recent example is the decision by many advocacy groups to shift references from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month (April). "Autism Acceptance Not Awareness: A Perspective Shift Is Needed," Forbes "April 2022: Autism Acceptance Month," Association of University …
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DD Awareness Month 2022
We have a tremendous amount of respect for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD). The organization has been a champion of Hearts of Glass and its outreach campaign. Each March, the NACDD and their partners participate in a Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) Campaign. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with …
A Year of Impact & Engagement
20 STATES | 30 EVENTS 100 ATTENDEE AVERAGE / EVENT Our Hearts of Glass virtual events are maximizing our impact with a lighter footprint and greater accessibility than in-person events. The cherry on top? Our Vertical Harvest speakers don't have to miss days of work to participate on panels. …
A November to Remember
It’s rewarding working with community colleges. They play a critical role in workforce development across the nation. McHenry County College, located in the Chicago area, provides academic programming and skills training to prepare students for jobs or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Their Hearts of Glass event, coordinated by the Center for Agrarian Learning and Access and …
NDEAM Event-Apalooza!
“The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2021, ‘America's Recovery: Powered by Inclusion’ reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.” – Office of Disability Employment Policy We averaged two Hearts of Glass events a week throughout …
Hello, Upper Midwest and Mountain West Neighbors!
North Dakota and Colorado both have a lot in common with Wyoming, so it felt like working with old friends in September. The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Minot State brought together a terrific group of collaborators – North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities, North Dakota Protection & Advocacy and Advocates Leading their Lives. The …
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