Dangers of Presumed Incompetence
As we approach a new school year, and in a world where diversity is increasingly celebrated, I want to revisit an issue I have written...
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- Jul 11
- 4 min
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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- Apr 18
- 3 min
Rethinking Microaggressions
I just finished listening to the audiobook "Subtle Acts of Exclusion" by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran, which resonated deeply with me,..
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- Mar 27
- 4 min
Prioritizing Inclusion
About 18 years ago, a dear friend of mine, who had been taking pottery classes for some time, suggested I join her in ceramics classes...
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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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- Jan 16
- 4 min
Breaking Barriers
In a society where competence is often equated with capability, individuals with disabilities face a unique challenge: the burden of...
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- Jan 3
- 3 min
A Tale of Fire and a Lie
Around thirty years ago, an unexpected event occurred that led me into a tangled web of a well-intentioned lie. As a newly totally blind wom
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- Dec 11, 2023
- 2 min
Redefining Leadership: What if Judah Maccabee had been disabled?
The story of Hanukkah is one of resilience, faith, and triumph against all odds. Traditionally, we know Judah Maccabee as a valiant...
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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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- Nov 13, 2023
- 4 min
The Enigma of Choice
I have been asked on more than one occasion, "If I could choose any other disability other than blindness, what would I choose?" Each...
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- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
Beyond Buzzwords: The True Essence of Inclusion
It infuriates me when organizations and businesses casually throw around the word "inclusion" without backing it up with meaningful...
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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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- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
I #LeadWithDisability
lead with disability because I firmly believe that in a truly inclusive society, disabled people should have a seat at the tables of...
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- Jun 1, 2023
- 5 min
My love hate relationship with my white cane
The white cane is a mobility aid that allows people who are blind and visually impaired to navigate the world around them independently.
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- Feb 28, 2023
- 5 min
Post JDAIM Reflections
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and this month, I have attended and participated in several JDAIM...
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- Jan 31, 2023
- 5 min
Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month — and the 11 Other Months of the Year
I’ve been rather quiet this past month and have not posted anything. My quietude is not because I have run out of things to write about,...
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- Dec 13, 2022
- 7 min
Inclusion: what is it really?
I’ll clarify: I am a strong advocate of inclusion in general. I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion of all marginalized groups...
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- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
The Butterfly Effect
The butterfly effect is “the idea that small, seemingly trivial events may ultimately result in something with much larger consequences.
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- Aug 17, 2022
- 4 min
Let's Talk "Special Needs"
Article Reprint From Spork April 19, 2021 As I am currently in Israel visiting with 2 of my children, their spouses and my 8...
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