Racism and Ableism as explained by Isabella Kres-Nash link here. “Racism and ableism are often thought of as parallel systems of oppression that work separately to perpetuate social hierarchy. Not only does this way of looking at the world ignore the experiences of...
The disability vote is rising. Our vote has the power to make sure that the laws and leaders we choose work for us. In 2020 62% of people with disabilties voted in 2020, up from 56% in 2016. SAIL has compiled some tools to help you vote this election season. If...
For many years we have had the pleasure of welcoming a Jesuit Volunteer to the SAIL family, both in Juneau and Sitka. “JV’s” are an integral part of SAIL’s ability to serve a wide range of consumers in our communities, and we are grateful for our partnership with...
The Power of Peer Support: A Conversation with Linda Newman Linda Newman, peer facilitator for Juneau’s monthly Low Vision Support Group, came of age during an exciting period in the disability rights movement. After losing a significant amount of vision as a...
