Wiley’s Walk
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Writing by Kerry Ann Wiley about disability, adaptation, participation, and the difference between access and inclusion.
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Proposed Department of Energy Rule Could Impact Accessibility Standards for New Construction
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a proposed rule that could significantly affect accessibility requirements for new construction and alterations in projects it funds. The rule would remove specific mandates that currently ensure accessibility features are incorporated into federally supported…
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Standing Firm: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Denise DiNoto
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” – Abraham Lincoln The quote from Abraham Lincoln resonates deeply when reflecting on the life and work of Denise DiNoto. When I think about effective advocacy—what it looks like…
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Knots That Won’t Hold
By Kerry Ann Wiley The Space Just Inside the Door The room held two, yet little passed between.One stood just inside the doorway—not quite arrived, not yet gone.The other moved silently, fixing what was never broken. The movements were not purposeful.They were…
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Ash Before Flame: What Rises in the Stillness
Some changes are hard to pinpoint. A once-enjoyed activity may quietly fall away without much thought. A familiar place might feel different, even though nothing obvious has changed. These moments are often quiet, not shaped by a big decision, but by a…
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The Echo of Almost
Some moments in life are defined not by what happens, but by what does not. They are shaped by choices we leave behind, by words we choose not to say, and by paths we decide not to follow. A door that remains…
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The Space Between School and Home
Last Friday, as most families prepared for the weekend, the White House released its proposed education budget. The proposal includes a recommendation that could alter the structure of after-school and summer learning programs nationwide. The proposal calls for the elimination of dedicated…
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Balancing Care and Cost: What Medicaid Means for Mental Health
As Congress works through this year’s federal budget, one topic is drawing more attention: Medicaid. While it might not always make the headlines, decisions about how this program is funded could have a lasting impact on how people across the country access…
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One More Step
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”– Thomas Edison At first glance, these words appear reassuring. However, a more careful examination reveals a deeper truth: they do not…
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Skimming Light
It is late summer, the kind of evening when heat clings to wood and skin, even after the sun has slipped behind the trees. A dock stretches out over the water, quiet except for the occasional creak beneath bare feet. The lake…
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Threaded Fire
There are times when a person returns, and everything seems almost the same. The door still opens easily. The chair waits exactly where it was left. A familiar voice echoes faintly down the hall. Yet, something in the air has shifted. The…