The Space Between Access and Participation
Access, participation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and what inclusion looks like beyond entry.
Archive
The Trouble With What Used to Work
A look back at routines, changes in function, and the point when an approach that once worked no longer does.
Beyond the Flag: Thinking About Disability Pride
Every July, the same question returns. It has surprisingly little to do with disability itself. Instead, it centers on a single word: pride .
The Decisions No One Sees
Several weeks ago, I underwent ulnar nerve transposition surgery after the ulnar nerve in my left arm was compressed at my elbow. To relieve the pressure and prevent further damage, the surgeon moved the nerve from behind my elbow to a new position in front of it.
A Different Language
The smallest changes are not always the smallest. with a simple revision. where the paperwork sleeps.
Before the Doors Opened
Several years ago, I attended a community event. Like most people attending, I arrived shortly before it started. Conversations had already begun by the time I found a seat.
Another Way
Last year brought me to Italy. Sitting at cafés watching crowds of people pass by and wandering through villages and cities I had only read about, it was difficult not to think about the path that had brought me there.
What the Education Department’s Latest Changes Mean for Students With Disabilities
The U. S. Department of Education has announced changes that will shift some special education and civil rights responsibilities to other federal agencies.
Balance Interrupted
Recovery after surgery, changing balance, and the everyday tasks that depend on two working hands.
Are You Ready?
There is something strange about surgery. You know the day is coming. It sits on the calendar for weeks. You talk about it, prepare for it, and think about it.