Social capital is the currency we all use in interacting with each other. It is how we stay safe and thrive. Social capital is a macro change strategy that can help build a good life for people with disabilities. Understand social capital and how to apply it in the life of someone with a disability.

A mom to a child with a disability and mom to a child without a disability have an open discussion about that awkward interaction when we first try and navigate social interactions with our kids. Will they say the wrong thing? What is someone is offended? What if they embarrass themselves or hurt someone’s feelings?

Selena Blake and Genia Stephen discuss why it is important that we are clear about our principles and values and discuss bold principles 6 to 10 that Selena's organization, Durham Family Resources and Support, uses to guide their work supporting people with disabilities and their families.

Selena Blake and Genia Stephen discuss why it is important that we are clear about our principles and values and discuss the first four of ten bold principles that Selena’s organization, Durham Family Resources and Support, uses to guide their work supporting people with disabilities and their families.

You know that supported decision making is what you want but you aren't sure how to get information about the laws in your area or what to do next. Join law, Corinne Boudreau, as she helps us to understand some of the steps to sorting it out.

Guardianship might be the longest standing law on decision making but it isn’t the best. Supported decision making protects people’s rights, has all of the good things of guardianship but in a better model, and encourages us to intentionally bring people together in a circle of support for people with disabilities.

Guardianship is the most common legal method for making decisions on behalf of someone who is deemed incapable of managing important legal decisions on their own. Critics argue that this is human rights violation and has negative consequences thought can and should be avoided.

Meet the accessible travel expert and adventuring mom who is determined to make travel a possibility for people with disabilities and to represent travelers with disabilities in the travel industry.

Research into the experience of adult siblings of people with disabilities tells us that everyone benefits when information, thinking about home & future is shared across the generations early and throughout family life.

Extending invitations is essential for building relationships. But it can feel awkward. Get tips and tricks for becoming confident and skilled at extending invitations on behalf of your loved one with a disability.