Susan Fitzmaurice is a lifelong disability advocate beginning prior to her identity as a disabled person at 14 as a candy striper in a regional disabled children’s institution . She became an adoptive parent of an intellectual disabled son, and soon after found herself disabled herself. Her advocacy has led her to fight for inclusive education, supported employment, micro-enterprise, alternatives to guardianship, and a full life in the community dominated by designing and demanding barrier free access for all. Learn about the history of the Americans with Disabiility Act (ADA), the Pros & Cons, and why we need to unite more than ever NOW under it. For more see: disabilitysavvy.com This show is a gathering place for anyone seeking recovery from the challenges of life on life’s terms. We discuss useful tools that have helped us lighten the load, of our journey through recovery.