Ray Hemachandra and Our Voice director Rita Nugent discuss the epidemic of sexual violence harming people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the podcast “Raising Our Voices.”
Tag: intellectual disability
My Son at 25: Autism, IDD, and Choosing One’s Path
Autistic adults—and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities more generally—should have far more agency than they often do in choosing their activities, their relationships, and the substance and direction of their lives.
Kerri Eaker on intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) support, connection, community, and joy
My dear friend Kerri Eaker was a longtime advocate for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and … More
Vision, Action, and Justice: My talk upon receiving the Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award
Ray Hemachandra’s talk upon receiving the Jack B. Hefner Memorial Award emphasizes that action to support all Americans and North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities is urgent and essential regardless of any political moment.
Op-Ed: N.C. needs to fund support services for all its children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in need
North Carolina’s continued underfunding of intellectual and developmental disability services puts generations of North Carolinians with disabilities at risk.
My Talk at the IDD Legislative Caucus Listening Session: Ending the waitlist for services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ray and Nicholas Hemachandra participated in the North Carolina IDD Legislative Caucus Listening Session and subsequent press conference at the N.C. State Legislative Building on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Here’s what they said about the waitlist for IDD services, with video and photos from the day.
Serving Hispanic and Latino People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
North Carolina discriminates against Hispanic and Latino children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). What are the critical steps needed to make the IDD system, services, and supports accessible and effective for the Hispanic and Latino population?
A Deficit of Imagination and Decency: Waitlists for IDD Services Across the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans with IDD—intellectual and developmental disabilities—are not getting what they need to have decent, safe, and healthy lives in their communities.
A White House Visit and Event for Care Workers, Caregivers, and Advocates
A trip to the White House for a Rose Garden event honoring professional care workers, family caregivers, and advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism and IDD: Caregiving, Advocacy, Community, and Love
We need to step up our support, recognition, and advocacy both for autistic and intellectually disabled people and for the caregivers—both support workers and caregivers—who love and care for them.
