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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...
Mar 27, 20244 min read
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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...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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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...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
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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...
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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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...
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Beyond October:
Building a Year-Round Inclusive Society for People with Disabilities In 1988, the United States Congress took a significant step towards...
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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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...
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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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...
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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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,...
Jan 31, 20235 min read
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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,...
Sep 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Aug 17, 20224 min read
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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...
Aug 9, 20227 min read
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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....
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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