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A trip to the mall bombards me with unattainable ideals
Ollibean disability-centric lifestyle posts and articles connecting and informing families, advocates and professionals .
A trip to the mall bombards me with unattainable ideals
I have nothing against the goodness in the hearts of
Will your attitude draw circles of holiday meaningfulness where you include yourself in what already is or will your attitude draw lines that allow you to help those poor and disabled people on the other side?
Kari Wagner-Peck ,the author of A Typical Son blog, and
"Polite society often tells us that we need to take the 'dis' out of disability, but maybe... just maybe, we should spend some time putting it back in. Take the "dis" out of disability and you remove the core of what has shaped my life. Disability puts the "D" in diversity, but in order to make that a real difference we've got to own that spot. It took me 35 years to respect and honor that truth. Others shouldn't have to wait that long..." Lawrence Carter-Long
Rion Paige blew everyone away at the "X Factor" audition.
The AbleGamers Foundation, also known as AbleGamers Charity, is a
Judith Snow, MA is a social innovator and an advocate for Inclusion – communities that welcome the participation of a wide diversity of people. Inclusion is an opportunity for EVERYONE!
Tim Harris has a great deal to be proud of.
Democrat Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey has introduced a
" Talk to people with disabilities. As many as you can: Adults, adolescents, kids. These people are the real experts on disabilities. These are the people that can tell you what life with a disability is like." Renee Salas
"We are like your child. Your child is like us. And we may have difficulties, we are disabled--but there is no denying that we are also awesome."
Donna Posont is living proof that you don't have to
Awesome ASL version of En Vogue's 'Free Your Mind'. "Before you can see me you've got to learn how to read me. Free your mind and the rest will follow."
Ryan McGraw is a 30-year-old yoga teacher who has cerebral palsy. He doesn't fit the mold, which is fine, because he's molding yoga routines to fit his needs.
Great resource promoting increased participation in physical activity among people of all abilities.
Dave Jacka just began his quest to become the first
“We just have to move forward,” said Dick. “We can’t let something like this stop us.”
But my question is, where are autistic people in the creation of the movie and the movie itself? The representation of autism and disability in film should include the actual voices of autistic people.
On March 1, Eli was on a plane from Kathmandu
"You cannot know if someone else's life is worth living without asking them and without even knowing them."
Renata Glasner doing her thing in Brazil.
The incredible soundtrack. J. Ralph, recently nominated for an Academy Award for his song, Before My Time, for the documentary Chasing Ice, composed and performed the songs in this incredible documentary, He is joined by some of the most talented folks in music.
Parents say that Gail Gagne's "Yoga for the Special Child"
First rule: Look at the hearing-impaired person when you speak.
Members of the Deaf community who have mental health problems
This study examined mothers' perceptions of the positive impact of
Rachel Simon knew that having a sibling who has a
"Until hearing people walk a day in our shoes, they will never understand," says a guidance counselor a high school for deaf students in "Switched at Birth."
Not all people begin life with disabilities, but most of
Ariane Zurcher is definitely one of our favorite writers. She writes with exceptional honesty, insight, and beauty.
Sara Winter of Squag™ interviews, Jorge Raedo of Amag . Amag is an architecture magazine for children 5-10 years old. It is a free Open Educational Resource.