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The Dangerous Rhetoric of Blaming DEI for Tragedy
don’t typically write a post two weeks in a row, but the events of last week compel me to. Last week, the President made deeply.....
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Jan 274 min read
Addressing the Stigma Around Disability
As we approach Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month this February, I want to address the stigma surrounding disability.
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Jan 136 min read
The Challenges of Emergency Evacuations for People with Disabilities: A Personal Reflection
As I listen to reports of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, I can’t help but reflect on one stark and unsettling
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Dec 23, 20242 min read
Closing Out 2024: Gratitude, Reflection, and Looking Ahead
As we wrap up the year, I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of this journey with Blind People Don’t Mingle.
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Nov 26, 20245 min read
The Frustrations of Social Media
In today’s digital world, social media has become a vital platform for connection, entertainment, and information.
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Nov 11, 20243 min read
Why Words Matter
Recently, I watched a segment on Good Morning America featuring Bill Nye, the beloved “Science Guy,” who delivered a public service
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Oct 9, 20244 min read
Beyond National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
In 1988, the United States Congress made a significant step towards recognizing the rights, abilities, and contributions of people...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
What Do You Do?
So, I’m left with questions: What assumptions are people making about my abilities and my life simply because I am blind?
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Aug 30, 20244 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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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