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...

When I started this blog, my intention was far from using it as a platform for kvetching (Yiddish for complaining). Instead, its purpose ..

In a society where competence is often equated with capability, individuals with disabilities face a unique challenge: the burden of...

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

The story of Hanukkah is one of resilience, faith, and triumph against all odds. Traditionally, we know Judah Maccabee as a valiant...

Language holds significant power in shaping our perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs. The words we use reflect and influence societal...

I have been asked on more than one occasion, "If I could choose any other disability other than blindness, what would I choose?" Each...

It infuriates me when organizations and businesses casually throw around the word "inclusion" without backing it up with meaningful...

Building a Year-Round Inclusive Society for People with Disabilities In 1988, the United States Congress took a significant step towards...

In today's interconnected world, it is essential to ensure that our built environments, products, and services are accessible to...

lead with disability because I firmly believe that in a truly inclusive society, disabled people should have a seat at the tables of...

The white cane is a mobility aid that allows people who are blind and visually impaired to navigate the world around them independently.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and this month, I have attended and participated in several JDAIM...

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,...

I’ll clarify: I am a strong advocate of inclusion in general. I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion of all marginalized groups...

The butterfly effect is “the idea that small, seemingly trivial events may ultimately result in something with much larger consequences.

Article Reprint From Spork April 19, 2021 As I am currently in Israel visiting with 2 of my children, their spouses and my 8...