Friday, September 1, 2017

News and notes from AMD, 9/1/17

A trip to the Philippines
http://umdisability.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-trip-to-philippines-sharon-mccart.html

Rooted in Rights "Like the Mic"; this video is captioned and audio described, so it's a good demonstration, as well as a reminder of accommodating everyone:
https://youtu.be/IKVuKtMtQSk

Jean Vanier: background and interview:
https://www.spectator.co.uk/2017/07/jean-vaniers-world-of-love-and-kindness/

Mental Health Ministries newsletter, September
http://www.mentalhealthministries.net/spotlights/index.html

"Usefulness" is not a measure of human worth
http://www.startingwithjulius.org.au/usefulness-is-a-dangerous-measure-of-human-worth/

Disaster disability assistance agency
https://psmag.com/social-justice/saving-disabled-people-during-hurricane-harvey

There will not be a newsletter next week. A happy Labor Day, y'all!


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