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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Threaded Through Bone
Not everything ends with finality. Some things don’t shatter or break apart; they simply begin to fade. The volume lowers. The conversation slows. The words that were once spoken are now silent, and the certainty that once existed is slowly slipping into…
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Lately, Something’s Different
There isn’t always a single moment when things begin to shift. There is no sudden realization or clear turning point. It starts quietly—somewhere between conversations, in the middle of routines, or when your thoughts are focused on something else entirely. Life keeps…
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Not a Surge, But a Signal: Listening to the Latest Autism Data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new data: as of 2022, an estimated 1 in 31 children in the United States are identified as being on the autism spectrum. Some have responded with concern, suggesting this rise points to…
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Federal Shifts Bring New Questions for Special Education and School Choice
In recent months, a quiet but consequential shift has been unfolding in Washington. The U.S. Department of Education—a key driver in how schools across the country serve students—is undergoing a transformation. Staff are being let go. Programs are going dark. Some regional…
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When Access Disappears
There was a time when White House press briefings included sign language interpreters. People who are deaf or hard of hearing could follow along, knowing someone had made sure they weren’t left out. Now, that access is gone. The interpreters have stopped…
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Between Rooms
(a short story)by Kerry Ann Wiley She stared at the scars, her gaze fixed as though they belonged to someone else—someone she had never meant to be. One mark traced her calf, uneven and still raw, the other curving over her wrist, faded…
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Braced
(a short story)by Kerry Ann Wiley I sat at the rented table, its surface scratched and scarred, much like my legs. I pressed my fingers into one of the grooves and didn’t pull away. Julian’s voice came soft, questioning. “Come to bed.”…
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What the Fire Held
The cabin was his idea. A weekend away. No plans, no signal—just space. He offered it like a remedy, something that might keep the pieces from slipping further apart. I said yes because saying no would have meant acknowledging the unraveling. He…
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When the System Shifts: What Medicaid Makes Possible
Across the United States, Medicaid helps millions of people access important healthcare services that might otherwise be out of reach. For both children and adults, it provides support for things like speech therapy, mobility equipment, and in-home nursing care. These services make…
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When Clarity Fades: What the Loss of ADA Guidance Really Means
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently withdrew several guidance documents related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of these resources had been in place for decades, serving as essential tools for individuals and organizations to interpret and apply the…