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Perspectives: How to prevent burnout as a self-advocate

Do you ever feel like you have too much going on? Do you feel irritated, stressed, or tired doing things that used to make you happy? You might be feeling burnout! Self-advocate Will Johnson shares tips on how to keep you healthy, happy, and on track to accomplish your goals.
Perspectives: Advice for Employment Support Professionals

Self-advocates Will Johnson and Stuart Simon share how job vendors can better support individuals with disabilities.
Questions to ask Employment Vendors

Do you have a disability and want to find a job?
If you are thinking about finding a job through a job vendor or employment support agency, we have a list of questions to help you find the best vendor that fits your unique needs!
HDC forms Plain Language Task Force
Inspired by advocates at the 2022 AUCD conference, HDC creates a Plain Language Task Force to make our information more accessible.

WWNO interviews Dr. Rose Angelocci about how the Krewe of King Arthur accommodates riders with disabilities

New Orleans Public Radio interviewed HDC’s Rose Angelocci, Ph.D., CRC, CWIC and her friends from the Krewe of King Arthur, Mary LeBlanc and Loretta Brehm, about how the parade accommodates riders with disabilities.
Read more >Create a STAR Plan with PAY Check

STAR Plans help our PAY Check participants set goals for themselves in adulthood and realize the steps needed for success. Follow along with Transition Specialist Michael Curry to create a STAR Plan for yourself!
Read more >LADBP launches DeafBlind Intervener Training pilot

The Louisiana DeafBlind Project for Children and Youth (LADBP) launch a Deaf-Blind Intervener Training Pilot, aiming to encourage school districts and educators across the state to invest in skilled interveners. LADBP’s Rose Angelocci, Ph.D. and Nicky Gillies, MSNIC are currently working with a paraprofessional in St. Bernard Parish to trial this new training program.
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