(dis)Ability

Session materials from “Creating Neurodiverse Conscious Communities: Recognize and Respect Members Strengths and Differences” presented by Alex Bailey at NASCO Institute 2024. 

This session will look at examples of how neurodiversity and unseen disabilities can affect participation and volunteer retention. We will explore ways to identify barriers to ongoing participation and how to approach accommodations with compassion and respect.

This guide, which was shared with NASCO, discusses tips and tricks to make your home wheelchair accessible. You can read the full article here. 

This guide which was shared with NASCO discusses different types of accessibility renovations for each room in the house, as well as the purposes that they can serve for people who need mobility aids. These renovations can improve the quality of life and overall safety of members living with a mobility impairment. You can read the full article here. 

This article is full of hints, tips, and guides to help create a place for differently-abled children to enjoy. The article covers everything from monetary grants, gardening, building, safety, and much more to ensure you're utilizing your garden as much as you can be. View the full article here. 

Renters’ Rights and Housing Assistance for People with Disabilities

Guide to Homeownership for People with Disabilities

A selection of articles and resources related to home renovations to increase accessibility: 

Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities: The Ultimate Guide

Lifts and Other Home Adjustments for Disabled Individuals

This presentation and workbook are from a workshop titled U"npacking Violence: Liberation Within Chaos" presented by the D.O.P.E. Collective Savion Mingo, Jason Cathcart, and Caitlin Blue at NASCO Institute 2017.

Presentation by Layla Oghabian and Vivian Onuoha (Berkeley Student Cooperative alumni and NASCO Board members) for the Berkeley Student Cooperative membership in Fall 2012.

Objectives:

Session materials from "What's Disability Got To Do With It?," which was led by Layla Oghabian (NASCO Board and Berkeley Student Cooperative) at NASCO Institute 2014.

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Action Camp: Lessons Learned

Table of Contents
Assumptions
Anti-Oppression: Key Words
Fabric of Oppression
Levels and Types of Oppression: Examples
Organizing and Facilitation Tools
Starting a Diversity Committee in Your Co-op
Activities/Discussion Starters
Further Resources
Websites and Collectives
Books, Readings, and Publications
Movies