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 …
I certainly have been earning my reputation as a disability advocate and traveling a lot lately. Before I left for my Washington, DC trip, I was notified that I was appointed by Governor Pat McCroy to the NC Council on …
Observations From Below: The Young and the Restless Read more »
As I mentioned in my last blog a couple of weeks ago, I recently came back from Washington, DC. I had to attend a face to face meeting related to my work with the National Disability Rights Network. We spent …
Observations From Below: Reflections of my Trip to Washington Read more »
What a week it has been since I last blogged. I’ve experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, along with the rest of the country. We had headline-making shootings on three consecutive nights, not to mention what has happened on a “smaller” …
Observations From Below: Be the Change You Want to See Read more »
In part one of my blog called “Presidents Past and Future,” I criticized Republicans for making some mistakes on the campaign trail around disability and people with disabilities. In no way am I suggesting that there isn’t time for them …
Observations From Below: Presidents Past and Future, Part Two Read more »
Several of the presidential candidates this year have talked about political revolutions or changes that their presidency would bring. The theme of change and hope is not new. I would love to see the candidates court voters with disabilities, the …
Observations From Below: Presidents Past and Future — Part One Read more »