I am most commonly asked to speak to parents and professionals or college students interested in working in fields where they will likely serve children and adolescents with disabilities. Audiences typically ask to hear about my personal experiences living with disability. I try to make my speaking engagements very personal because I want to leave… Read more »
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Are Businesses That Aim to Employ Mainly People with Disabilities Good or Bad?
Every year, CNN broadcasts a special called “CNN Heroes” honoring ordinary people doing work to help others. The public can vote for their favorite CNN hero at CNNheroes.com. Whichever hero earns the most votes will be named CNN Hero of the Year during a live broadcast on CNN December 9, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Last… Read more »
Summer Theme Parks
Many families like to visit theme parks during the summer. Did you know many theme parks offer special programs that cater to the specific needs of guests with disabilities? I have listed some Midwestern theme parks below along with information on accessibility. Find information on specialized boarding pass programs, which allow guests with physical disabilities… Read more »
Getting a Move On
I recently moved out of the house I had lived in for 5 years. It had been a good house, but required a lot of upkeep with the yard and landscaping. My family and I decided it would be best to move me to a condominium where all the maintenance and yardwork would be taken… Read more »
Let’s Go to Camp!
One of my favorite memories as a child and young adult was going to camp every summer. From the time I was 11 until age 23, I attended Camp Barnabas in southern Missouri for a week every summer. Camp Barnabas offers 9 week long sessions for children ages 7 to 17 and their siblings and… Read more »