I fully believe in disability rights and community inclusion for people with disabilities to the fullest extent possible. My mother ensured I was included along with my peers throughout my education. This is typically called mainstreaming. I’ve succeeded because I’ve …
Ever since it started, one of the primary goals of the disability rights movement has been to have individuals with disabilities live as independently as possible with the appropriate support. That means the aid of assistive technology or someone coming …
You never know when your life is going to change. One minute you’re watching a movie with your friends, and the next, you get a zoom call informing you that you finally got your first paying job at your local …
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Recently I had posted on Facebook that I was experiencing writer’s block. That was probably closer than half right. I was experiencing a lack of ideas, which I guess is the definition of writer’s block. But I think I had …
“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”– Michael Enzi While this saying is probably true for most people, it is especially true for most people with disabilities, unfortunately, people with disabilities vote at a much lower rate …
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As a young journalist and a recovering perfectionist, I love watching CBS newsmagazine 60 Minutes. Not only do the 60 Minutes journalists have a reputation for being some of the best interviewers, often they have stories that capture my attention. …
With a name like Bryan Dooley, you can probably guess that I’m Irish. Bryan is a Celtic word meaning strength and nobility or high. I’m going to stick with strength and nobility, just in case my mom is reading this. …