While there have been noteworthy advances in technology and education that facilitate inclusion, persistent barriers related to social attitudes, economic disparities, and infrastructure continue to impede progress.
Reigniting a Passion for Inclusion Delving back into Peter Downs' exploration of the "7 Pillars of Inclusion" alongside Timothy R. Clark’s compelling narrative on choosing inclusion deliberately has reignited my passion for this subject.
I recently read two articles that inspired me enough to return to blogging. Peter Downs developed a framework to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in sports and recreation called the “7 Pillars of Inclusion” as part of Play by the Rules.
I have read several articles about resilience over the last few months. Dennis Rensel defines resilience as “continuity and recovery in the face of change”.
Approximately 8 years ago, I participated in a conference where a diverse group of people with disabilities, their family members, and professionals came together for a day to learn from each other.
We’ve all gotten that standard form letter that contains the dreaded line, “your physician will be leaving.” In my case, the recent letter announced that my physiatrist, Dr.
On November 11, 2015, I sat on a medical exam table waiting for the orthopedic surgeon to return with the results of an MRI. In the span of two months, I went from walking between two and three miles a day to barely being able to walk across a room.
Typically, where I live, there is a flurry of activity. There is a steady stream of people and traffic. Everything is in motion. In February, I was a part of that flurry of activity.
While walking to the Fitness Center for one of my sessions, I passed a pickup truck. The driver is getting ready to pull out of the parking lot. The truck smoothly shifted into 1st, 2nd, and then 3rd gear, and proceeds to drive out.
On occasion, I get asked to speak to groups about my experiences with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. In the fall of 2013, I stood in front of a group of health and fitness professionals and delivered a presentation about my fitness and walking program.
