Ending Adult Filters and the Can’t Mentality
When I work with my students in the Bender Leadership Academy programs, one of the key things I try to instill in them is the importance for people with disabilities
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions – Installment 2
Let’s take a look at the three categories of interview questions (traditional, scenario-based, and behavioral interview questions) we mentioned earlier this week, to determine what they reveal about an applicant
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions – Installment 1
As we all know, interviewing well can mean the difference between being a hiring manager’s first or second choice – unfortunately being a hiring manager’s second choice does not include
Great Things Happen When We Listen with Open Minds
Over the years I have heard many stories from people within the disability community about discrimination they have faced in many facets of their lives. One of the most common
Adulting is Hard: The Bender Self-Advocacy Challenge
Everyone knows that “adulting” is hard; the good news is that learning to become a self-advocate now makes the transition to adulthood easier and builds key strengths that will help
Generosity in the Workplace
What does it mean to be generous in the workplace? Is that generosity measured in dollars and cents, donations to the corporate sponsored nonprofits, or participation in office collections for
Happy 2019!
I have seen so many great things this year at Bender Consulting Services that encourage me about the future for people with disabilities. We saw an increase for our services
Not Just the Winter Blues
According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people across the globe have depression, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide. Yet, less than half of those
5 Ways to Support Family, Friends and Colleagues with PTSD during the Holiday Season
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disability that typically occurs after exposure to a traumatic experience such as combat, assault, natural disaster, the threat of death to oneself or a
The Reality of Living with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Last month, I shared a blog about epilepsy and what it means to be really aware when it comes to understanding this disability. This month, I would like to take