Category Archives: Speaking Engagements

Diversity and Inclusion: Refusal of Service Still Affects People with Disabilities

Posted on March 27, 2016 by loverollson

There have been a handful of times when I, the able-bodied wife, has answered those who refused to serve or work with my husband, a brilliant college-educated and intellectual man with Cerebral Palsy. Maybe the first time I experienced the … Continue reading →

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A Trip of a Lifetime: Speaking at the MV-1 Launch Event

Posted on April 10, 2014 by loverollson

March certainly was a whirlwind of an adventure! We started the month out with a trip of a lifetime, as we were invited to attend the 2014 launch of the MV-1 at Mobility Ventures in South Bend, IN. Right away, … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up to Embrace Otherness

Posted on September 18, 2013 by loverollson

      How do you react when you come across something that is different? We might react with curiosity, fear, comparisons, hesitation, or acceptance. These are all normal reactions when we meet “the other.” In an essay my father, … Continue reading →

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Barton Megan Speak- Communication Without Words

Posted on April 22, 2013 by loverollson

In a continuation of our discussion about how Barton and Megan speak in public, or how much Megan translates for Barton, here’s Megan’s perspective: The first time I talked to Barton on the phone, I tried so hard to understand … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Understanding

Posted on April 12, 2013 by loverollson

Recently, one of our Facebook friends asked us a fabulous question about our public speaking and how we navigate Barton’s thick accent from Cerebral Palsy. We felt our response deserved more than a simple reply and thought her question would … Continue reading →

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