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Happy 70th Birthday, Lillian! We went to dinner to celebrate a few days early 🥳🎉🎂

TIME published an op-ed from Barbara Merrill and the Honorable Tony Coelho addressing the current attacks on disability rights that threaten the promised right to inclusion for people with disabilities.

Read here: https://time.com/article/2026/08/11/the-promise-we-made-to-americans-with-disabilities-is-under-attack/

Happy early birthday to James, and belated birthday to his brother Rubin 🥳🎂🎉

Congratulations on 25 years Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities! Cheers to 25 more!

It was a beautiful day at the Howard County Fair! ☀️

Robert Kennedy Obituary (03/23/1952 - 05/23/2026) - Washington, Dc, DC - The Washington Post View Robert A. Kennedy Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Celebrating the extrodanary life of our friend and colleague, Robert Kennedy 💜

Families Like Ours: Real Stories, Real Love, Real Life
Part 1: Panel Discussion – The Journeys of Parents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Register here:
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/WzziTCKETcC7bL9i_8Kc8Q #/registration

Join us for a meaningful conversation that celebrates the experiences, strengths, and resilience of parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This session offers an opportunity to hear directly from parents as they share their personal journeys, connect with others, and explore the supports that help families thrive.

Together, we will:
Learn from the lived experiences of parents with IDD.
Build connections among parents, families, and community members.
Explore parenting, disability rights, and available supports for parents with IDD in the District of Columbia.
Engage in thoughtful conversations about how our community can better support parents with IDD and their families.

During this event, participants will:
Watch videos and hear from parents with IDD during a live panel discussion.
Participate in a facilitated community conversation.
Receive information about resources and supports available for families.

We encourage parents, family members, professionals, advocates, and community partners to attend and be part of this important discussion. By listening to real stories and sharing ideas, we can help build a more inclusive and supportive community for families.

Do you need accommodations or language access? Contact Catherine Rinehart Mello, [email protected]

Presented by:
The DC Supporting Families Community of Practice

DOJ memo stokes fear among disability advocates of a return to institutionalization The Justice Department's opinion challenges civil rights protections that have long treated the institutionalization of disabled Americans as a last resort.

Markelle doing his civic duty by voting today! Change is coming to DC!