Question 1

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Accepted Answer

We are a neurodiverse group, and we believe in celebrating and learning from different types of minds. Learn more from PDA North America and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN).

Question 2

Communication-Affirming Practices

Accepted Answer

We support all kinds of communication.

Question 3

Inclusive Schools, Workplaces, & Communities

Accepted Answer

We believe in life-long learning, both for the people we support and for ourselves. Being an "expert" means being available for and open to learning from every experience, and then applying that knowledge to new experiences. Learn more from Understood.

Question 4

Self-Directed Learning

Accepted Answer

We believe that people learn by living. School can be one component to life, and it is not for everyone. Learn more from the Alliance for Self-Directed Education (ASDE).

Question 5

Growth Mindset

Accepted Answer

We believe in life-long learning, both for the people we support and for ourselves. Being an "expert" means being available for and open to learning from every experience, and then applying that knowledge to new experiences. Learn more from Understood.

Question 6

Presumption of Competence

Accepted Answer

We know that people who communicate differently, who see things differently, and who experience the world differently can and do want to learn. We do not believe that spoken language equals the ability to learn. Learn more from Douglas Biklen and Jamie Burke.

Question 7

Least Dangerous Assumption

Accepted Answer

We believe in offering the same learning experiences to all people, regardless of labels. Learn more from Cheryl Jorgensen.

Question 8

Risk Enablement

Accepted Answer

We know that learning happens from making mistakes. Learn more from the Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Question 9

Human-Centered Design

Accepted Answer

We learn from lived experiences and design our supports using the knowledge and input of people with disabilities. Learn more from the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD).

Question 10

Competitive Integrated Employment

Accepted Answer

All work deserves real pay. Learn more from the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE).

Question 11

Collaboration

Accepted Answer

We believe in learning from and with others. We work to collaborate with people with lived experiences, families, community members, professionals, and others. Learn more from Caitlin J. Solone, et. al..

We are an LGBTQPIA+ woman-owned and -run business.

We're proud to be a diverse team, including
people with disabilities and other lived experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Communication-Affirming Practices

Inclusive Schools, Workplaces, & Communities

Self-Directed Learning

Growth Mindset

Presumption of Competence

Least Dangerous Assumption

Risk Enablement

Human-Centered Design

Competitive Integrated Employment

Collaboration

We are an LGBTQPIA+ woman-owned and -run business. We're proud to be a diverse team, including people with disabilities and other lived experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Communication-Affirming Practices

Inclusive Schools, Workplaces, & Communities

Self-Directed Learning

Growth Mindset

Presumption of Competence

Least Dangerous Assumption

Risk Enablement

Human-Centered Design

Competitive Integrated Employment

Collaboration

We are an LGBTQPIA+ woman-owned and -run business.

We're proud to be a diverse team, including
people with disabilities and other lived experiences.