Thea Marie Rood, Author at N&R Spotlight

Access to Health Care: After a history of mistrust and inequity, Maine is working to ensure all patients see doctors who understand their needs

May 18, 2023 Thea Marie Rood

In 1996, the last large institution in Maine closed, but when people with developmental disabilities were released into the community, they avoided any interaction with physicians. Why? “It was thought people with developmental disabilities didn’t […]

At the Ballot Box: Learn how and why a Georgia advocate is willing to make an ‘awkward situation more awkward’ on Election Day

March 24, 2023 Thea Marie Rood

Every American has the right to vote privately and independently. In fact, the Georgia Secretary of State—during an Independent Living Day event at the Capitol—unveiled three voting machines that were touted as being accessible to anyone with a physical or developmental disability. The problem? None of them worked. […]