Capitol Attacks Community Response
I can, every once in a while, tucked into our corner of the city, forget that we as L’Arche GWDC are in Washington, DC, the capital of the USA. What we cannot forget, as we live in the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol, is the need of L’Arche.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! A United Nations’ day that “aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.”
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Creating Meaning in Our Days
On any given pre-COVID weekday, Laurie would be sitting down at her loom at Woodmont Weavers, creating beautiful works of art. And now? She's at home, like everyone at L’Arche GWDC.
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Voting Rights for People with Disabilities: Planning the Vote
The message is clear – make your voting plan and exercise your right to vote! But what about people with disabilities who face challenges accessing their voting rights?
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L’Arche GWDC Turns 37
We looked back at old newsletters and invitations to a time when we were called "Community of the Ark" and had not yet expanded into four homes.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: 30 Years of Progress and Advocacy
This month we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Act with the same hope, persistence, and joy that Laurie leads us in and that disability rights activists have led us in for decades.
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A Community 6 Feet Apart: Life & Connection at L’Arche
The dinner table for L’Arche is a symbol of belonging. In many places, historically and currently, people with disabilities were segregated, left to eat and live alone. But now that has all changed.
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Core Member Daily Lives During Social Distancing
Michael lives at Ontario House in DC as a core member. He explained that his whole household is staying in now. He is a history buff and is currently reading a book about Mary Ball Washington. “Just up and down, up and down.”
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Pandemic Joys and Challenges
If you visited a L’Arche GWDC house around noon on a typical weekday most core members would be at work or day programs. Now with social distancing orders in place, day programs and workplaces have closed.
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Sharing Our Stories for a New Charter
How has your understanding of who you are changed over time? Our collective understanding of the essence of L’Arche has grown over the years. Learn about L'Arche's New Charter Process.
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Intentional Inclusion: L’Arche GWDC on a Special Olympics Panel
The conference room was quiet in the offices of the Special Olympics in Washington, DC, as everyone around the table listened to Laurie describe her experiences at L’Arche GWDC as part of a Special Olympics self-advocates panel.
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