My Articles

Selected ARTICLES & “Breaking Down Barriers” Columns

Community Inclusion

"Building’s design supports bringing people with disabilities into the community," Jan. 23, 2012


"For the deaf, a doctor who can communicate,"Nov. 25, 2011


"A winning attitude at PNC Park for those with disabilities," May 14, 2008


"Disabled clients may have trouble at new state office," Dec. 5, 2007


"Disability rights events underscore the power of advocacy, Jul. 26, 2006


"Better trail accessibility a work in progress," June 1, 2005


"Creating a welcoming atmosphere for worshippers with disabilities," April 5, 2005


"Snow, ice create special challenges for those with limited mobility," Feb. 27, 2004



Youth Issues

"Meet Colton, a student wth Down syndrome who plans to take part in the wave of inclusive higher ed programs," March 29, 2018
https://www.publicsource.org/meet-colton-a-student-with-down-syndrome-who-plans-to-take-part-in-the-wave-of-inclusive-higher-ed-programs/

"iPad is helpful tool for special needs students," Sept. 9, 2013

"Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts making efforts to reach out to youths with disabilities," March 25, 2013

"An easier transition to adult health care, "Nov. 5, 2012

"High school bands become champions for kids with disabilities," Dec. 3, 2012

"It takes many pieces to build a bridge to kindergarten for little girl with autism: Educating Angelina," Aug. 22, 2007

"Finding the right way to discuss sexuality," May 25, 2004

"Parents can nurture conditions for friendships to bloom," April 6, 2004

"How to make a welcome space for a special child's play," Dec. 2, 2003



Disability and the Arts

"Two art educators aim to dispel notion that the blind cannot create visual arts," July 8, 2013

"Activists protesting TV shows that include characters with disabilities but do not cast actors with them, "Aug. 5, 2013

"Shooting victims say that rap music ‘saved us,” Sept. 24, 2012


Employment

"Meeting the challenge of finding work," Oct. 24, 2003


Transportation

"Port Authority cuts threaten independence of people with disabilities," Feb. 20, 2012


Public Policy

"Her goal: Preserve Medicaid’s safety net, "June 2, 2012


Self-Advocate Profiles

"Advocating in Academia"

"After losing his sight, former pilot Abbas Qumar is determined to help others as a counselor," Nov. 28, 2011

"A legacy for independent living, life," Jul. 25, 2011

"Advocate breaks the silence on disability rights,"Aug. 13, 2008

"Palestinian woman’s frustrations with inaccessibility foster dream to build career in America," Jul. 23, 2008

"Self-sufficient and going strong at 77, with spina bifida," Feb. 20, 2008


Women with Disabilities

"Mothering the mother: Doulas help women with childbirth," Feb. 28, 2007

"Center for Women with Disabilities considers next step," Oct. 11, 2006


Caregiving

"When a spouse is disabled, teamwork, support are musts," Apr. 26, 2006



Disability and the Media

"'Helpless-to-hero' stereotype is unfair and incomplete." Aug. 17, 2004










No comments:

Post a Comment