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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Visit to camp; inclusion at its finest

I have never been able to understand or appreciate the allure of summer overnight camp. My family and friends wax poetic about their....

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"Nothing about us, without us"

Nothing about us without us, which is a rallying cry of disabled people, means don’t plan things about us or for us without us.

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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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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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