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 the Coronavirus has impacted international travel, I was very excited to participate in a series of virtual events with representatives in Tunisia this fall. In
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. You could say, we had an affinity of spirits. Cheryl was the wife of Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner from Wisconsin and was a woman with a
#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 police and some killed because of ignorance and lack of understanding about our community. This is due to racism and ableism. The black disability community
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 away two iDisability modules to support employers with accommodating individuals with disabilities during this strange time. I was never prouder of my company than when
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 the disability community on how to be effective when working from a remote location. These simple steps will greatly impact your ability to successfully manage
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 mood swings, insomnia, and other symptoms I had tried my hardest to fend off myself for years. I got one very obvious answer: Bipolar disorder.
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 disabilities. This year we had 32 companies host over 625 students from 60 different schools in our region. We kicked off 2019 DMD festivities 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 unique experience of each person with cerebral palsy, we are often lumped into one group. Some people with cerebral palsy experience impact to their muscular
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 others who need it the most. I am also transgender. As I approach one full year since I began the process of transition by beginning