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Pride in Earning an Income in Tanzania

January 16, 2025

Pride in Earning an Income in Tanzania The success of Building a Caring Community’s (BCC) annual Disability Festival Celebration this past year was even sweeter with the addition of a guest from the President of Tanzania’s office. While BCC invites a wide

All I Want is Better Disability Representation

January 15, 2025

By Dom Evans Better representation of disability is a major key to gaining acceptance for us. FULL STOP. Read that again. When representation of disabled bodies and characters is done authentically and respectfully, disabled people are treated better in society. That’s just

RELEASE: Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State

January 15, 2025

***For Immediate Release***January 15, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: 402-438-8853 x116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Nebraska Appleseed Response to the Governor’s State of the State LINCOLN, NE — Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the

2024 All-State Results

January 14, 2025

Extending a HUGE congratulations for placing at NMEA All-State 2024. Your families, your teachers and, most importantly, YOU, should be so proud! High School Mitch Vacek clarinet · studio of Cody Jorgensen Emma Stewardson bass clarinet · studio of Joe Weber Liliana

Early Childhood Development: How Easterseals Rio Grande Valley Supports Children and Families

January 14, 2025

By Grant Stoner Early childhood development is crucial for parents, guardians, and children alike. From providing necessities like food and shelter, to imparting impactful lessons onto children, to ensuring children have quality healthcare, it can be difficult and stressful to consistently and

At the Capitol: Several Appleseed priority bills introduced!

January 14, 2025

Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off the 2025 session, welcoming 17 new faces to the Unicameral. Senator John Arch was re-elected Speaker of the Legislature, committee chair elections were held, and committee assignments were reported. Bill introductions also began last

Response to Legislative Attempt to Narrowly Define Women

January 10, 2025

Today, legislation is being introduced that narrowly defines women. To the intersex, non-binary and trans communities, we see you. We love you and we condemn this erasure of your identities and the use of “women’s rights” to do so. To all women and girls,

Viva La Fiesta! Save the Date – May 2, 2025

January 10, 2025

Let’s celebrate Cinco de Mayo a little early ~ Viva La Fiesta! Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event – PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@MEMORIESFORKIDS.ORG The post Viva La Fiesta! Save the Date – May 2, 2025 appeared first on

Just Ask: Advocacy and Interacting with Disabled People

January 8, 2025

By Alicia Krage I’ve been blind practically from birth. I had vision for a month, so I obviously don’t remember it. So in my mind, while there are likely visual memories stored from my very early days of life, being blind is

“An Amazing Gift,” Kyle Teaches Humanity and Compassion

January 8, 2025

“An Amazing Gift,” Kyle Teaches Humanity and Compassion As she speaks, Laura Kelly lovingly brings her older brother Kyle Simonson, 62, into the conversation by reiterating key information and posing questions to him. He sits closely by her side, and their love

2025 Nebraska Legislative Session begins today!

January 8, 2025

Welcome to 2025! The Nebraska Legislature officially kicks off this year’s session today, welcoming several new faces to the Unicameral. On today’s agenda is committee leadership elections and swearing in of new members. New bill introductions will start tomorrow and continue through