Fifth Freedom

Fifth Freedom – Empowering people with disabilities to make positive change

They say, give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime. That’s the idea behind Fifth Freedom.

We provide tools to people with disabilities so they can organize themselves and tackle common problems. Maybe some buildings aren’t physically accessible. Or local public transportation needs to be improved. Or perhaps, legislators need to hear what 20% of their constituents think about how they spend their tax money. Whatever the case, Fifth Freedom is here to empower people with disabilities to remove the barriers that thwart their potential. So if you’re the self-reliant type, contact us. We’re assembling a cast of thousands statewide who are willing to invest a little time to make a big difference.

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ADA Live – Accessible Meetings and Events – Web radio show Dec 3

Information courtesy of the Southeast ADA Center

“ADA Live!” is a monthly radio show broadcast free on the Internet. Ask questions and learn about your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leaders in the field will share their knowledge, experience and successful strategies that increase the participation of persons with disabilities in communities and businesses.

The next episode is “Accessible Meetings and Events”. Equal access to meetings, conferences and events is one part of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but this requirement is often overlooked or misunderstood. Come learn about issues that should be part of planning and hosting temporary events, such as conferences and workshops. (more…)

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Caregiver Health Status Assessment

Information courtesy of The Arc

Are you a caregiver of someone with an intellectual disability? Do you have any health concerns for this person? The Arc has produced a Caregiver Assessment checklist to help you evaluate these healthcare “red flags”. This checklist and the concerns you identify will also be used to find out more about caregivers and the health concerns that affect people with intellectual disabilities.

The checklist is here.

For questions or more information about the Caregiver Assessment, contact Jennifer Sladen at sladen@thearc.org .

Doug Schmidt
Act Team Coordinator
The Fifth Freedom Network

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Advocacy Atlast Resources on Access, Support, and Advocacy in Health and Insurance – Webinar November 26

Information courtesy of About Special Kids (ASK) and Genetic Alliance

Looking for tools to help you and your family advocate for your needs? Health advocacy organization Genetic Alliance has developed the Advocacy ATLAS (Accessible Tools for Leadership and Advocacy Success) to provide resources on leadership, communication, outreach, and advocacy skills. The ATLAS features over 240 tools and resources developed by parent advocacy groups, disease advocacy organizations, disability groups, and other partners.

On November 26, tune in to a free webinar to learn more. The webinar will explain how to navigate the ATLAS to locate resources, focusing on resources around accessing health care, communicating about your health, and insurance and financial assistance. (more…)

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Teaching art to students who are blind or with low vision – Webinar November 19

Information courtesy of VSA

How can we make art experiences accessible and enjoyable for students who are blind or have low vision? How do they benefit from participating in art activities? On November 19, tune in to a free webinar from VSA geared towards teachers and teaching artists offers examples of tools, materials, and strategies for facilitating meaningful art experiences.

Teaching art to students who are blind or with low vision
November 19
Webinar 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Register here

For questions or more information, contact Lisa Damico at lvdamico@kennedy-center.org . Learn more about VSA at http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/vsa/ .

Doug Schmidt
Act Team Coordinator
The Fifth Freedom Network

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Share your thoughts on employment and disabilities for a chance at $500!

Information courtesy of the American Association of People with Disabilities and RespectAbilityUSA

RespectAbilityUSA is researching employment issues faced by people with disabilities, and they want to hear from you. If you can spare 10-15 minutes, complete their survey and share your thoughts on disability and employment issues. The results of the survey will be shared with the White House, all 50 governors, top disability groups, the media, and more. Also, you will be entered for a chance at $500!