Tag Archives: Speaking Engagements

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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The Importance of Togetherness

Posted on June 14, 2011 by loverollson

There are times when we must walk our own path set before us, and there are times when walking with another gives us strength, determination, and encouragement. I am honored enough that this time, this experience, we could share it together. Continue reading →

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Finding the Safe Space

Posted on September 12, 2010 by loverollson

It is such an incredible experience to witness the transformations that occurs in others when they are not only given the tools to empower themselves, but also have the space to explore these tools and discover their own capacity to survive and thrive in an overwhelming situation.
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