Aliah Wright

July is Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month

During July, communities celebrate Disability Pride by showcasing their contributions and advocating for their rights. Some cities in the United States hold parades to honor the community. The first Disability Pride celebration took place in 2015 to mark the 25th...

July is Disability Pride Month

During July, communities celebrate Disability Pride by showcasing their contributions and advocating for their rights. Some cities in the United States hold parades to honor the community. The first Disability Pride celebration took place in 2015 to mark the 25th...

Social Workers Address COVID, Pediatrics, and Mental Health

Social Workers Address COVID, Pediatrics, and Mental Health

By Alana Epstein, LCSWEvery single Monday for months, an average of 10 California-based pediatricians and five mental health providers volunteer their time to answer community questions about Covid-19 and its effect on the lives of children, their families, and the...

And Then the World Turned Upside Down

And Then the World Turned Upside Down

And then the world turned upside down. Health care, education, the economy, restaurants, small businesses, social services, families, children, our aging population. Nothing has been spared. Racial injustice was broadcasted again and again.

Social Workers and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Social Workers and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccine distribution is being managed in phases and groups on a state level. NASW anticipates social workers fall in every phase depending on population served, level of direct client interaction, work setting, age and health status.

Guide for the First Year Social Work Student

Guide for the First Year Social Work Student

By Emily Glazer Congratulations! If you are reading this that means you are probably starting your first year of school as a social work student or maybe you’re currently in social work school, looking into possible careers and majors. Now that we are getting towards...