Should policy-directed “best outcomes” from government officials and advocacy groups reduce, rather than enhance, choice for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)—and sometimes trap them in unsafe, hostile environments?
Tag: IDD
No “Because” but Love—Intellectual Disability, Identity, Representation, and Value
Autism and disability pride movements assert unique cultures and identities. Can intellectually disabled people be more openly and equitably represented … More
Autism Adulthood: Caring for the Future and the Present Moment
Part of this piece was written for a recent conference talk, so the beginning, at least, starts off pretty formally … More
Never Met a Stranger: Connection in the 21st Century
This year my autistic son Nicholas started calling strangers by their names. But are they listening to him?
