It's Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the achievements, contributions, and rich diversity of the disabled community.

In 1988, the United States Congress made a significant step towards recognizing the rights, abilities, and contributions of people...

So, I’m left with questions: What assumptions are people making about my abilities and my life simply because I am blind?

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...

I just finished listening to the audiobook "Subtle Acts of Exclusion" by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran, which resonated deeply with me,..

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

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.

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,...

“ Ableism ” is a term that many people may not be familiar with. In general, it refers to the pervasive devaluing of people with...

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...

The next time you are in a new social situation, a conference or other new environment, stop what you’re doing. Take a minute,...

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