Cerebral Palsy, Models of Disability and InclusionCerebral palsy is more than a condition of the brain which contributes to one’s lived experiences. It cannot be isolated and viewed only…Oct 7, 2021Oct 7, 2021
Even the Paralympics are infected by ableismAs I have watched the Paralympics, the name Becca Meyers echoes between my ears. Thinking what would’ve been, could’ve been and should be…Sep 4, 2021Sep 4, 2021
Expanded protections for ‘Long COVID’ patients could further strain systems people with…I remember watching President Biden’s acceptance speech on Nov. 7, and celebrating when he mentioned supporting the disability community…Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
Simone Biles’ mental health struggles represent disability rights issuesAmerican gymnast Simone Biles has been the center of attention since removing herself from multiple competitions last week.Aug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021
July is Disability Pride Month. Why it’s so meaningful to so manyJuly is a symbolic month for the disability community. On July 26, 1990, the transformative Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
Sia’s ‘Music’ in running for Golden Globe award: A new symptom of an old problemEarlier this month, fury mounted when Sia’s “Music” film received two Golden Globe nominations — best musical or comedy film and lead…Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 2021
Disability in diversity: Adding accessibility to diversity, equity and inclusionAs I worked on my story about the lack of inclusion on college campuses, I had some eye-opening conversations. I talked to Syracuse…Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
Lessons from COVID-19: Creating a more accessible, inclusive post-pandemic realityWith the COVID-19 vaccine in distribution mode, society sees a return to normal in the near future. But I don’t want the normal from before…Jan 17, 2021Jan 17, 2021
COVID-19 Hits Long-term Care Facilities Hard, Exposing SystemThe modern-day term for an institution is a long-term care facility. It’s become “politically-correct,” but, I think, it’s evolved into a…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021