Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Meet Mark Hublar, who shares his story and achievements as a public speaker, “My name is Mark Hublar and I have Down syndrome. During my life I have worked, earned a living, graduated from college, lived on my own,…
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Celebrating Achievement – Jamie Beck
Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Learn about the amazing journey of Jamie Beck, the first Indiana resident to use a Supported Decision Making agreement in place of guardianship and regain decision-making rights. Jamie’s story begins several years ago, when Achieva, The Arc in Wayne…
Celebrating Achievement – Katie Boland
Throughout Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month we celebrate the achievements of people impacted by a developmental disability. Katie Boland Early on in life Katie Boland, honored with the 2020 Darcus Nims Self-Advocate of the Year Award, learned that self-advocacy would help her live her best life. Katie was born with Williams Syndrome; a rare genetic condition…
Social Injustice Statement
It is Time for Action As we have all watched the news across the country over the past several weeks, the social injustice that continues to take place in our country can no longer be denied. It is wrong, it is heart breaking, it is frustrating, and it is terrifying. For anyone in America to…
In honor of Jackie Robinson and Carl Erskine
Jackie and Jimmy – my two best buddies – live out a simple truth that we are all equal and that the dignity of the individual is paramount in a healthy world. – Carl Erskine Very powerful words from a smart, accomplished, kind, and generous man. We know him as Carl Erskine, friend of The…