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

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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Independence Day: Celebrating Inclusivity and Independence with a Disability

A year ago, Barton and I spent the day recording a video that would be used in an application for The Coaches Training Institute Certification Scholarship Program. Barton had just had surgery to replace his Baclofen pump, and the call … Continue reading

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Not Your Everyday Blog Post: Disability, Chronic Illness, and Politics

My mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 20’s, though she probably had symptoms much younger than that. At the time, MS was an unknown medical mystery, one in which she lived with throughout her lifetime. During her … Continue reading

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Importance of the Balance Between Sustainability and Service

What is the balance between sustainability and service? This is a question we have been working through the last few years. When we published our memoir, Ink in the Wheels: Stories to Make Love Roll, our vision and service was … Continue reading

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

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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