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Ten Things To-Do for People with Disabilities

No it's not a New Year's Resolution List, but rather a list of things you as a citizen and as a person with a disaiblity should do. We hope you enjoy and along the way, if you have questions, please contact us 417-886-1188.

  1. Register to vote and if you have a disability preventing you from getting to the polling place, register to be on the Permanent Absentee Voting List. Read up on the candidates and be an informed voter on Feb 7th and Aug 7th and Nov 6th! Want to know more about Voter Registration?
  2. Meet, call or write your elected officials: city council member, county commissioner, state representative, school board member and share your support and wishes as a citizen. Learn more in our "How to Advocate" Booklet
  3. Update your legal medical and financial documents. Will to Live, Health Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will and Advanced Directive.
  4. Take public transportation and find your way around your community without your car.  If you have a physical disability, test out the system for accessibility. Try the City Utilities Map Your Route website.
  5. Talk to a local business that you frequent about making sure they are accessible to customers with disabilities and offer SCIL as a resource for Universal Design information.
  6. Update your renters or home insurance or purchase if you don’t have it today. Contact a Disability Advocate today if you need help. 
  7. Stretch daily, it will give your muscles and limbs a refreshers and help you sleep better. Check you with your medical professional for the best options for your disability.
  8. Take a People First Language inventory and make sure you Label jars, not people when you speak. More information about Community Presentations or the SCIL Disability Awareness Booklet
  9. Attend a SCIL Upcoming Event, workshop or training and learn more about the Philosophy of Independent Living.
  10. Support SCIL through donations, volunteering, serving on a committee or board. Donate or Volunteer.