As we celebrate Disability Pride Month this July, it is crucial to spread awareness when it comes to mental health disabilities in the workplace. July marks the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, a pivotal legislation in safeguarding the...
You may be hearing the phrase “I don’t have the spoons right now” and wondering what that means, especially if you’ve invited them to a holiday gathering. “Spoon Theory” comes from Christine Miserandi, who lives with Lupus, and centers around a way...
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990, the law helped remove or reduce many barriers for people with disabilities. However, while there have been many improvements, discrimination and disrespectful treatment of those with disabilities continues...
We are all familiar with the saying “language is power,” and how we communicate about people with disabilities shapes how society sees those of us who are disabled. Our words can create an inclusive or exclusive environment, and ultimately, whether a...
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This important civil rights legislation was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. It prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas...
My Daughter Won the Battle Against Covid-19, or Did She? At the end of February this year, I sat in the large fan section, cheering on my niece as she swam at her collegiate conference. This trip marked the second year in a row, where we have traveled a couple of...
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