In Memory of Marca Bristo
In the disability rights community, Chicago and DC, when you spoke the name Marca, everyone knew you meant Marca Bristo. She was a great trailblazer who contributed so much to
Disability Rights are Civil Rights – the ADA
I wish I had been at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990 on the South Lawn of the White House. With the sun
Disability History Matters
As we continue celebrations this month around the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I find myself reflecting on how crucial this civil rights legislature is to the
3 Ways the DEI Honors the Spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act
We are one year away from the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and still the needle for employment has not moved for people with disabilities. We
Celebrating Heart, Hope and Perseverance
Each year, as the Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approaches, I like to take a moment and reflect on the journey of my people,
Upstanders are the Real Superheroes
If the record-breaking success of Avengers: Endgame tells us anything, it is that everybody loves a superhero. Endgame, which reunites the Avengers in their pursuit to defeat the evil Thanos,
Tips for Mentoring Others by Lisa Krause
I have been mentoring for many years. Sometimes mentoring came to me as an opportunity in a formal mentoring program or with a new hire; other times I was asked
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness
I want to take an opportunity to share a blog post from What Can You Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) in May celebrating Mental Health Awareness. CDE was
Memorial Day: A Time of Remembrance
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day and started as a day to honor the fallen soldiers from the Civil War because of a proclamation by General John Logan.
From Applicant to Offer: 5 Steps for Securing Federal Employment
In my role, I talk to many job seekers with disabilities interested in federal employment. After supporting federal recruitment strategies for agencies looking to tap into the labor pool of