Access for All
It always is such an honor to participate in informational exchanges with the U.S. State Department. I have enjoyed my trips to Panama, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and Kazakhstan. Although
Memories of Cheryl Sensenbrenner by Her “Democrat Friend”
I met Cheryl Sensenbrenner in 2007 when she served as the board chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD); I knew immediately that we would become friends.
#BlackDisabledLivesMatter
Saturday, June 6th there was a March in DC, protesting the death of George Floyd, by black disabled people; #BlackDisabledLivesMatter. Many black people with disabilities have been brutalized by the
What Message Will You Share About Your Commitment to the Disability Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
A few weeks ago, just as the majority of companies were making the decision to request employees work remotely in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, our leadership decided to give
5 Tips for Being Effective When Working Remotely
As the global workforce navigates changes to where and how we do business during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, I wanted to share some tips for my brothers and sisters in
What I Was Looking For
Almost 5 years ago, in 2015, my father suddenly and very unexpectedly passed. In the blur of grief and his absence I began to seek out professional help for the
Disability Mentoring Day Review
2019 brings another successful Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) event to the Pittsburgh area. It is so wonderful to see the community come together to promote inclusion of young people with
All You Need is Determination
I have never allowed my disability to hold me back from my ultimate goal of becoming a productive member of the workforce. Cerebral palsy affects everyone differently. Unfortunately, despite the
I Must Pay My Good Fortune Forward
My name is Kaleb, and I am a man struggling with several disabilities. I work a full-time job; I enjoy painting, reading, and writing; and I am passionate about helping
National Deaf Awareness Month
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to spreading understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Deaf community and sharing knowledge about Deaf issues. As a