A beloved community is one that embraces differences in a way that is respectful, supportive and inspiring.
Such a community could be seen as a distant dream, but a group of self-advocates is hoping to make it a reality.
“The Rise Up Speak Out Coalition is a group of self-advocates and their allies and supporters working to create welcoming and inclusive communities while strengthening self-advocacy and the visibility of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” according to the coalition’s website…