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What comes to mind when you think of a social barrier?
For me, I think of it as something that prevents me from accomplishing a goal. Or maybe it’s an obstacle that hinders me from simply being able to participate in an activity that I enjoy or wish to do. As I step back to observe the most recent events of this year, I reflect that social barriers have been in place since the beginning of time for specific groups such as people of color and undocumented immigrants. However, have we considered another special group? What about individuals with developmental disabilities? As society continues to confront its unrest and turmoil, I know that individuals with developmental disabilities face many of the…