Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Diversity, and Inclusion
I have been on a brief hiatus, but I’ve decided to take this opportunity to write a new blog post because July is a month of celebration..
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
Navigating Healthcare: Advocating for Inclusivity and Accessibility
When I started this blog, my intention was far from using it as a platform for kvetching (Yiddish for complaining). Instead, its purpose ..
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- Nov 27, 2023
- 2 min
Rethinking Language and its impact
Language holds significant power in shaping our perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs. The words we use reflect and influence societal...
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- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min
Beyond October:
Building a Year-Round Inclusive Society for People with Disabilities In 1988, the United States Congress took a significant step towards...
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- Sep 19, 2023
- 3 min
Accessibility and Universal Design: Fostering Inclusivity for All
In today's interconnected world, it is essential to ensure that our built environments, products, and services are accessible to...
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- Aug 14, 2023
- 4 min
What Not to say to a Blind Person
When I first envisioned this blog, my goal was to create awareness about disability issues and to break down assumptions and stereotypes....
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- Nov 13, 2022
- 6 min
Blindness Philosophy as Anchor and Bludgeon
This week I am reposting an article with permission, written by Braden flax. When I navigate the world as a blind person, I am...
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- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
Ableism In Short
“Ableism” is a term that many people may not be familiar with. In general, it refers to the pervasive devaluing of people with...
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- Sep 28, 2022
- 2 min
This Is Me
Recently, at my first board retreat of the new board term I asked my board to share a song that makes them think of our...
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- Sep 16, 2022
- 4 min
A Delicate Balance
The next time you are in a new social situation, a conference or other new environment, stop what you’re doing. Take a minute,...
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- Aug 9, 2022
- 7 min
Let's Talk: My Life
During these first few weeks of my blog, you have gotten a taste of my sometimes snarky, sometimes irreverent, and always personal...
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- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
On the subject of: Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month. More than halfway through the month, I find this idea of disability pride...
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- Jul 11, 2022
- 4 min
Blind People Don't Mingle
I was recently at a bridal shower for the daughter of a dear friend. My friends and I were all hostesses. It was the first time we had....
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