Rethinking Independence
Most days begin around seven. The extra time is necessary for putting on shoes, having coffee, and settling into the morning at a pace that feels workable.
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After She Sat Down
Sometimes an ordinary task is interrupted in an instant: a part breaks, a movement misfires, or support that was reliable a moment ago suddenly isn’t.
In Honor of Alice Wong
A remembrance of Alice Wong, founder of the Disability Visibility Project, and her work in disability rights and inclusion.
Still—We Knock
Some moments are personal. Others belong to something larger—a shared struggle, a long effort carried quietly by many. This poem honors those whose work often goes unseen, yet whose presence shapes what continues.
Walking the Path of Advocacy: The Power of “We”
I sat at a table in a dressy black dress, the kind you wear when the evening calls for something more formal. We had just finished a meal, and the room had settled into that familiar quiet that follows shared conversation.
Making Participation the Rule
Participation, access, system design, and the choices that determine who can take part.
Oversight and the Future of IDEA Implementation
Federal oversight of IDEA, staffing changes, and what they mean for special education administration.
Finding a Way: Reflections on Advocacy
Advocacy, recognition, and an October 2025 virtual meeting.
When Oversight Fades: What the OSEP Layoffs Mean for Students with Disabilities
The news came quietly but carries far-reaching consequences. Late last week, nearly all senior staff members of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the U.
Where Does True Inclusion Begin?
Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) arrives with good intentions and familiar messages. Posters appear, speeches are given, and organizations remind their teams that inclusion matters.